More than a year after his arrival at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé impresses with his level of Spanish. The Merengues number 10 already seemed to speak the language fluently even before arriving in the Spanish capital, and his ease continues to surprise fans and media.
In an interview with Brut, Mbappé returned to his express learning. “It looks a bit like French. These are two Latin languages. But I learned quickly »confides the captain of the France team, explaining that his foundations allowed him to progress even more quickly once settled in Madrid.
“I arrived in Madrid, I already spoke a little, and living here every day allowed me to speak fluently, and I'm happy with it”adds Mbappé, emphasizing the importance of fully integrating into your new environment. For him, speaking Spanish is not only a practical matter, but also a sign of respect for the country and its culture.
“It’s a mark of respect”
The player continues on this theme: “I think it’s a mark of respect, when you arrive somewhere, to speak the language of the country. When we are in France, we are very happy that people learn French. They have their language, their rules, their customs, we try to adapt. I'm in Spain, I'm adapting to Spanish culture. »
Some will see this statement as a small attack aimed at Neymar. The Brazilian was often criticized for never learning the French language during his time at Paris Saint-Germain between 2017 and 2023.
