“Who said I wanted number 10? I never said I wanted it. It’s Luka Modrić’s number, and it’s an honour to play with him.“, declared Kylian Mbappé during his presentation as a player of the Casa Blanca on Tuesday. A way of recognizing the greatness of his future teammate, who had just been extended until 2025 by Real Madrid. In an interview given to the club’s media, the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner also praised the qualities of his counterpart.
“Mbappé? I am grateful for his words, it was kind of him. I am happy that he is finally here at Real Madridsaid the 38-year-old midfielder. He is one of the best players in the world and he has shown that over the years. He is a player who has won the World Cup, against me unfortunately, but I am delighted to have him in my team now. We will all help him with everything he needs so that he settles in quickly and shows his talent. He can reach the top.»
