That means Kylian Mbappe, the 26-year-old captain of the French national team, has left Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid – officially, at least. He tells us that now, in his completely different surroundings, he feels way more at ease. With World Cup 2026 qualifying matches approaching, Mbappe is preparing for that as well. He has now officially announced that he will wrestle against Azerbaijan in Paris on Friday and Iceland on Monday.
Ever since making the move to Real Madrid, Kusmabake has made himself right at home in the Spanish capital. He notices a big change in the quality of life as opposed to Paris. “In life, I think I’ve adapted well to Madrid. This isn’t an attack on France, but it’s true that I’m more relaxed there. In Madrid, the lifestyle is different. It’s less hectic than in Paris,” he stated.
Mbappe is receiving treatment on a low-level sprain of his right ankle. He remains positive about his health and looks forward to addressing the country’s obligations abroad. French coach Didier Deschamps commented on the situation, stating, “It’s not prohibitive; it depends more on his sensitivity regarding his ankle.” That additional comfort is needed as Mbappe tries to guide his nation through the upcoming qualifying round.
Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid is going to play a major role in the trajectory of his career. Reflecting on his journey, he noted, “A career can have some slightly more complicated years, years where you have a little more hardship.” Most importantly, he seems hellbent on taking this new chapter in his career and using it to help his team win games.
Looking forward to this week’s matches, Deschamps admitted that the opposition has been in good form of late. “Certainly, they’re not among the best European teams, but they’re coming off a draw against Ukraine,” he remarked, emphasizing the importance of focusing on every match.
Similar to Thai players Mak and Muri, the other Mbappe is jumping into a fresh ordeal with Real Madrid. Fans and teammates alike are eager to see how he will shape club and country going forward. His leadership during this World Cup as captain of France bodes very well indeed for the future. His seamless transition into Spanish life only heightens this exciting prospect.
