If it is up to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer for Real Madrid next summer. According to the AC Milan striker, the 22-year-old Frenchman needs a “more structured environment, as is the case with Real”. Mbappe has an expiring contract with PSG and does not agree on a new contract with the club. In addition, he has publicly indicated several times that he would like a switch to the Spanish capital.
On the occasion of the release of his book ‘Adrenaline, my ignored stories’, Ibrahimovic gave an interview to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Serra, in which he did not abstain from some remarkable statements. Five years after his departure from PSG, the Swedish attacker keeps a close eye on the news surrounding his former employer, and in particular the situation of Mbappé. The latter will expire next summer with the French superpower and has requested to leave the club.
“It’s true, Mbappe needs a more structured environment, like Real Madrid,” Ibrahimovic replied affirmatively when asked if he advised Mbappe to leave PSG. “At the same time, I told the PSG chairman (Nasser Al-Khelaifi ed.) not to sell Mbappe.” The French forward has never made a secret of his desire to play for Real Madrid. From January 1, he is free to the Royal to discuss a possible transition.
Ibrahimovic also spoke about Mbappe at the end of October. The Swede said at the time that the attacker does not challenge himself enough. “He can become very good if he hurts himself,” Ibrahimovic said in conversation with Telefoot. “He has to taste blood and walk on fire. Surround yourself with people who tell you that you are not good enough and that you will be the best.” Lionel Messi’s recent Ballon d’Or win and the comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo were also discussed during the AC Milan attacker’s book launch. “I like Messi better because we played together, but this year’s Ballon d’Or should have gone to Robert Lewandowski.”
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