From Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo opens up once again about Kylian Mbappé. In an exclusive interview with Edu Aguirre, journalist for El Chiringuito TV, on the programme Les Amis d’Edu, Cristiano Ronaldo once again shared his thoughts on Kylian Mbappé. The Portuguese star, currently playing in Saudi Arabia, spoke candidly to Madrid fans, delivering some home truths.
There is no doubt that Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo share a strong connection. Now based in Saudi Arabia, where he continues to break records, the former Real Madrid legend is keeping a close eye on the club’s new number 9. Having previously expressed his admiration for Mbappé—whom he has faced on the pitch a few times—CR7 once again made a public statement, reminding Madrid fans of the privilege they have in watching such a player.
CR7’s praise for Mbappé
During his interview with Edu Aguirre, the Portuguese icon, who is soon to celebrate his 40th birthday, urged all Madridistas—management, players, and supporters—to take care of Kylian Mbappé.“Look after him. Take care of him. I’m saying this to Real Madrid fans… Watch out for the kid. Mbappé is an incredible player, and Real Madrid must help and protect him […] I have no doubt that Mbappé will bring a lot of joy to Madrid fans,” Ronaldo stated.
When asked about Mbappé’s well-documented admiration for him, CR7 admitted to feeling honoured. “I like him a lot too, and not just because of the story he told about his childhood—how he idolised me when he was young. I genuinely see him as a top player, and he will bring a lot of joy to Real Madrid,” he added. For the all-time top scorer of Los Blancos, the French captain’s impact will only grow stronger in the coming years.
“If I were wim, i’d play more like Cristiano”
With ongoing discussions about the compatibility between Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo Goes, and Kylian Mbappé in Real Madrid’s attack, CR7—who still follows some of the club’s matches—shared his insight. Concerned about Mbappé’s role, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner analysed the situation and offered a solution. “Playing as a central striker makes things a bit tricky for Mbappé because, in my opinion, he doesn’t really know how to play as a pure number 9…,” Ronaldo observed before clarifying:
“Well, it’s not that he doesn’t know how, it’s just not his natural position…,” said the man who is closing in on 1,000 career goals. To conclude, Ronaldo gave one crucial piece of advice to Real Madrid’s 26-year-old forward. “If I were at Real Madrid, I would teach him how to play as a number 9, because I wasn’t a natural striker either, but I adapted. I used to play on the wing—people forget that… Kylian doesn’t have to be a typical striker. If I were him, I would play more or less like Cristiano Ronaldo as a forward.”
The message has been delivered. In any case, Mbappé can consider himself privileged to receive such words from a legend like CR7, a player who has left an everlasting mark on football history. With Real Madrid going through a crucial phase of the season, these words from the greatest player in the world could serve as a real boost for KM9.
Leave a Reply