Mbappe: I have nothing but gratitude for Messi; Argentina should have won the 2022 World Cup final

Hupu News on October 13 Mbappe accepted an interview with Valdano and talked about his new adventure in Real Madrid. He also reviewed his experience working with Messi at Paris Saint-Germain, his relationship with Cristiano, the reasons why he refused to transfer to Monaco from Real Madrid when he was 18 years old, and his current relationship with Vinicius.

(The following is the first part)

He chose to join Paris Saint-Germain instead of Real Madrid:

"At that moment, everything was clear. When I left Monaco, my goal was clear, just to play football.

In Real Madrid, I had my heart back then. Zema, Cristiano and Bale, I didn't want to be on the bench. All the European clubs told me that I would play, but at Real Madrid I knew I wouldn't.

Of course, it's a privilege to be a starter and I have the opportunity to go back home - Paris. I spent seven incredible years there.

The pride of playing in the place where I was born is very special. Of course, I also dream of playing for Real Madrid. It feels great to play in Paris. "

His experience of cooperation with Messi:

"When it comes to players who make history, you will think of Messi. In the locker room, he's a very ordinary guy.

When you become famous, many people will label you. If you listen to them, these labels will enter your brain. But he's not, he's completely normal and respectful Everyone.

As a player, he is unique. When you have a player like this in your team, you have to stay in close contact with him and observe his every move. He helps me understand the game. I'm lucky to play with Messi. I never thought I would spend my career playing with him.

I thought he would spend the rest of his life at Barcelona, while my dream was Real Madrid. I never thought I would go to Barcelona.

So I have nothing but gratitude to Messi, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. "

Three goals in the World Cup final and the fiasco:

"In the final you don't think about scoring goals, but about winning. But we are forward, so we are closest to the goal. It was a crazy game and Argentina deserved to win because they were the better team the whole game.

We did have some better moments, but overall it was well deserved. It's sad, but you shouldn't forget, because 2026 is coming and we don't want to end up in such a miserable place again. "