Wilfrid Mbappé reveals why his son is called Kylian

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By: Manu Tournoux

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Father of Kylian Mbappé, Wilfrid Mbappé returned to various subjects during an interview for The team. The opportunity to return to his son's career, his childhood and lighter subjects. The 26 -year -old striker who plays Real Madrid notably spoke of the reasons that pushed him to call him Kylian.

“”We looked at the news with Fayza, there was something in Brittany. “The little Kylian …” and BIM! I don't know. Afterwards, it was to convince his mother, but it was not very difficult“He said.

Manu Tournoux

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