Asked about his participation in the Olympic Games, Kylian Mbappé confided that he would follow the decision of his “employer”.
Appearing at a press conference for the first time this season, Kylian Mbappé answered questions about his possible participation in the Paris Olympic Games next summer. And his answer was pretty clear.
“I always wanted to play Olympic Gamesbut it’s not me who decides, explained the captain of the Blues. It would be a pleasure to play them, but if my employer doesn’t want to, I will support his decision. »
The situation is indeed quite clear. The Olympics are not contested on dates reserved by Fifa, which indicates that clubs can refuse to release their players for this competition. In the case of Mbappé, his club, his “employer”, would therefore have to accept that the Bondynois participate in Euro 2024 (June 14-July 14) then in the Olympics (July 24 to August 10). This would make for an extremely busy summer for the 2018 world champion, who would undoubtedly be forced to take a break in August to rest, and would therefore have to miss the start of the season with his club.
“I think people want me to do them”
This is why Mbappé therefore relies on his “employer”, without specifying his identity. Because in July 2024, the Frenchman could be a player for PSG, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern Munich or another club.
Whatever happens, Mbappé hopes for a positive outcome regarding the Olympics. “I don’t think it’s going to take a lot of time to think about it. If it’s yes, it’s yes, if it’s no, it’s no. I want to play them and I think people want me to do them. I think it will be okay. Afterwards, we are not safe from a bad surprise, as you know well. »
