Kylian Mbappé’s arrival at Real Madrid was surrounded by great anticipation. But his first few months at the Santiago Bernabeu have not been without their challenges. The Bondynois has had to navigate between a delicate adaptation and criticism of his personality, deemed too discreet. A revelation involving Florentino Perez has just come to light.
When Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid, expectations were astronomical. Yet his first few months have been marked by unforeseen obstacles. Known for his maturity and professionalism, the France captain wanted to integrate smoothly into a dressing room full of stars. This strategy, while respectful, did not correspond to the high expectations of a club where confidence and leadership are essential.
Kylian Mbappé has undergone a complex transition period since his arrival in Madrid. Criticised for his discretion, he has been able to evolve, overcome expectations and begin to write his own history at the club. Currently injured since the last match against Atalanta, his long-awaited return to the pitch could well mark the start of an era in which the killer instinct demanded by Real Madrid will become his main weapon.
“Florentino Perez lectured Kylian Mbappé on his attitude”
Ahead of Real Madrid’s trip to Rayo this Saturday, journalist Eduardo Inda has dropped an unexpected revelation about El Chiringuito. Indeed, the media man revealed that Kylian Mbappé has been criticised by Florentino Perez his excessive humility. ‘Kylian Mbappé had a hard time adapting to Madrid, but now he’s different. He was reprimanded by Florentino Perez for the low profile and humility with which he arrived,’ Eduardo Inda began to explain. He told him to be more like Cristiano, to seize opportunities and become more famous,’ said the El Chiringuito journalist.
El Real Madrid le ha dado un toque a Mbappé pic.twitter.com/0EElRLlSHL
— Eduardo Inda (@eduardoinda) December 13, 2024
In the face of criticism, Mbappé has adjusted his behaviour. He was reportedly asked to unleash his ‘killer instinct’, and this transformation was quickly reflected on the pitch. ‘Mbappé has a lot of virtues, he’s a good boy and a good person. He has integrated well into the dressing room, but at Real Madrid they told him to bring out the killer instinct and the killer,’ he added. More assertive and decisive, the Bondynois began to assert himself as a leader at crucial moments, notably against Atalanta, where he was Madrid’s best striker before being forced off through injury.
His subsequent performances have been marked by important goals and a better connection with team-mates such as Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham. Mbappé now plays with more character and is reminiscent of some aspects of the style of Cristiano Ronaldo, his illustrious predecessor at Real Madrid. Unfortunately, however, the 2018 world champion’s rise has been hampered by an injury that has kept him temporarily off the pitch. Despite this, Real Madrid and their fans remain confident. The signs of leadership shown by Mbappé in recent days point to a promising future.
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