Mbappé, the wink that ignites Spain

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By: Manu Tournoux

Mbappé, the wink that ignites Spain

A few seconds of Kylian Mbappé captured by a Spanish camera Monday evening during the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony, put a coin back into the fantasy machine of Madrid supporters.

It’s been awaited for a while and the fateful date is getting closer. So quickly, in fact, that some Iberian media decided to anticipate. On January 1, Kylian Mbappé will be free to join the club of his choice. It could be Paris Saint-Germain again, or even a Premier League club, but the bookmakers are keeping their bet on Real Madrid for the moment. Ditto for the Spanish media who monitor the actions of the tricolor nugget. Anything that could be interpreted one way or the other is almost automatically. And it is in this logic that twenty seconds of appearance of the Parisian player in front of the cameraEl Chiringuito put all these little people in turmoil.

A journalist from the Spanish program was present Monday evening near the red carpet located at the entrance to the Châtelet theater, the place where the Ballon d’Or award ceremony took place. First to leave the scene after the event, Kylian Mbappé then walked past him. The opportunity to ask the footballer a question: “ Kylian, was this the year you arrived at Real Madrid or not? » Enough to provoke a reaction from the French attacker who then turned to the journalist, gave him a little wink with a smile, before giving a little doubtful pout and returning to a smile.

Caution

As brief as it was, the scene immediately reignited speculation about a possible arrival of Kylian Mbappé at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium next June. But caution must remain in place until the last moment for Merengue supporters who have not forgotten the first choice made in 2017 by the striker who then chose to train at PSG rather than at Real. And what about the soap opera of 2022, with an unexpected and difficult turnaround in the situation for Madrilenians once again turned away, for the benefit of Paris Saint-Germain.

However, nothing can prevent the 2024 version of this famous soap opera from starting again with a vengeance. What will Kylian Mbappé decide this time when he signs his new contract? What club name will appear on the official papers? Response at the end of the season.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.