Kylian Mbappé is one of the international figures who is on the way to taking over from Lionel Messi when he retires. The French forward narrowly missed out on the Ballon d’Or, but his performances suggest that he will win the prestigious award in the near future. Recently, the star of the French national team stood out in the historic 14-0 thrashing of Gibraltar in the Euro 2020 qualifiers. The PSG star scored a hat-trick and after his impressive performance, he revealed intimate details about his experience with Messi in Paris.
As the World Cup winner in Russia 2018 and runner-up in Qatar 2022, the goal scorer is considered the main successor to the legacy that Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will leave behind. Speaking to Telefoot, Mbappé highlighted Messi’s ability to adapt his game and evolve, stating, “I played with Leo, and he changed his game. It wasn’t the same when he was in Barcelona as it was in Paris, and that’s what allowed him to keep winning.”
Mbappé did not hesitate to praise Lionel Messi’s ability to adjust his style to the team’s needs, saying, “It is football that dictates its time. If you don’t change, football moves on, and you are forgotten.”
At just 24 years old, the PSG’s all-time leading goal scorer demonstrated his football maturity and emphasized the importance of flexibility and adaptation as key factors in continued success on the international stage. Meanwhile, the attacker has made a crucial decision about his future. Contrary to speculation linking him to a possible exit from Paris Saint-Germain, local media reported that the star will remain with the Parisian club. While multiple scenarios were considered, the most prominent options involved leaving PSG as a free agent next year (potentially leading to a move to another club), extending his contract with PSG for an additional season, or signing a long-term deal with the Parisian club.
This development marks a new chapter in his career, unless an unexpected last-minute change, such as an alleged tempting offer from Real Madrid, arises. His apparent decision seems to put an end to the prolonged uncertainty surrounding the player, potentially bringing the ongoing transfer saga to a close.
