Monday, April 4, 2022 at 8:27 PM• Mart van Mourik

Kylian Mbappe is very excited about playing with Lionel Messi, he says late in conversation with ESPN Argentina know. In fluent Spanish, the 23-year-old Paris Saint-Germain attacker emphasizes that he has still not decided on his near future, but Mbappe does indicate that he is enjoying playing with the Argentine. “He can make me a better footballer, because he is a unique player,” said the Frenchman.

After the Ligue 1 match with Lorient, Mbappé spoke briefly about next season with Amazon Prime† “I’m still thinking about it, because there are new elements that can determine the choice. I want to make the right choice, it may take some time. If I had already made up my mind, I would have let you know. I’m not going to answer all questions about it. Because if I had made my choice, I would take responsibility. For the good and the bad, that’s how I’ve always done it. I don’t have to hide either, because I didn’t kill anyone. I just want to make the best decision possible,” said Mbappe.

In front of ‘s camera ESPN Argentina the attacker adds that he particularly enjoys working with Messi. “I said on French television that I hadn’t made my decision yet. I play with Messi and I really enjoy that. He can improve my game because he is a unique player. I have the chance to play with him and that is a great honour. I never expected to play in a team with Messi. Yet it is now and I am delighted. I learn a lot from him, he is a unique player, a legend that will go down in football history.”

The attacker has so far scored 28 goals and 20 assists in 38 official games this season. Mbappe is in possession of an expiring contract at PSG and has been strongly associated with Real Madrid in recent months. Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano announced last week that Mbappe will make his choice between PSG and Real Madrid, despite Barcelona previously also being named as a candidate.