Arrived free last summer in Lille from Paris, Ethan Mbappé lived a complicated first season in his new colors. Mined by injuries, the 18 -year -old midfielder only competed in 14 small games, spending only 327 minutes on the field.
Now turned to exercise 2025-2026, Kylian Mbappé's little brother will get a facelift. As announced by The little Lillethe native of Montreuil swapped his number 29 for the 8th. The latter was left vacant following the departure of Angel Gomes at OM. His jersey with flocking 8 is also available on the official store of the northern club.
At Paris Saint-Germain, where he made his debut with the professionals, Ethan Mbappé wore number 38. When he arrived in Lille, the former Parisian opted for the 29th. A number which refers to his birthday (December 29) and that chosen by his illustrious brother during his first steps at AS Monaco and PSG.
Ethan Mbappé is not yet ready to replay
Still, to see Ethan Mbappé play with his number 8 in the back it will take a few weeks. Victim of a severe injury to the hamstrings, contracted during the LOSC victory in Angers (0-2) on April 27, the young tricolor was operated on. An operation that sounded the end of his season.
Still at the infirmary, Ethan Mbappé has not yet resumed training with the rest of his teammates. “It will not be available for the end of the season, perhaps for the start of preparation, even for the start of next season “Said Bruno Genesio last May. The brother of the “Kyk's” will therefore already miss the 1era L1 day against Brest, Sunday (3 p.m.), and probably the following.
