Kylian Mbappe But blamed his early season struggles Real Madrid Sunday in his first sit-in interview since joining the club, on being “very hungry” and “impatient”.
Mbappé has scored 11 goals in 21 appearances in all competitions for Madrid so far, including an own goal. 3-0 win in LaLiga But Girona On Saturday, but he faced criticism for his all-round performances as Madrid suffered some high-profile defeats.
In an hour-long interview for Canal+ program Click – recorded at his home in Madrid earlier this week – Mbappé spoke about his time at his new team so far, as well as his absence from the last two. France National team squads, and departures Paris Saint Germain.
“[Real Madrid] There is a new context, a club, a new environment,” said Mbappé.
“I’m going to win here. At first I was very hungry, it wasn’t good for me, because I was impatient. But I’m passionate and I’m competitive. Sometimes it goes against me.”
Mbappé scored in his first game for Madrid, a 2–0 victory Atlanta in the UEFA Super Cup, and scored a further six goals in September.
He then scored two goals in nine games — including a loss. Lily, AC Milan And Liverpool In the Champions League, and lost 4-0 Barcelona In El Clasico — before scoring against Getafe And Girona this month.
“It has not been the best start to the season, but we are preparing for the trophies, which is important,” Mbappé said. “The start is not what we expected, but in Madrid you have to wait until the second half of the season. That’s when you will be judged.”
After a disappointing Euro 2024 — in which he played with a broken nose — captain Mbappé featured for France in the September international break.
He then missed his country’s games in October, having recently recovered from injury, and coach Didier Deschamps dropped him for two matches last month, fueling speculation about his international future. Started.
“The French national team has always been at the highest level of football,” Mbappé said.
“My love for the French national team has not changed. Yes, I miss it, because I was not there for a long time. In September, I asked the coach not to go. I had just arrived in Madrid. , my coach insisted that I go.
“In October I got injured. I wasn’t on the list. It was discussed and the coach told me it’s better not to call me. [in November]. He’s the boss, I’m behind him. I wanted to go but I can’t say why they didn’t call me.
Mbappé also discussed his exit from PSG, which has sparked a legal battle between the player and the club over allegedly unpaid wages and bonuses.
“PSG, the club, means a lot to me. I spent seven years there, it’s a very intense place, in good times and bad. I had seven extraordinary years.
“I had conflicts with people, I defended my rights as a player, but it didn’t represent the club, I never mixed it with the players, the academy people and the squad.
“[The fans] Kylene doesn’t care, they think it was just a hobby for me before I went to Madrid. I still watch PSG matches, I’ve always maintained a connection with the club, which just doesn’t end.”