Last summer, Kylian Mbappé made the decision to leave PSG after seven long seasons. The striker signed up with Real Madrid and the start of his adventure in Spain was not necessarily idyllic. According to Jorge Valdano, former Madrid legend, this would be because of France and the fact that football would have a less important place here.
It was a decision that caused quite a stir. While the PSG absolutely wanted to keep Kylian Mbappé last summer, the striker was not at all of this opinion and he did not want to extend his contract which was expiring. The Frenchman was therefore free to sign wherever he wanted and he finally joined the Real Madridthe club that had tempted him since he was little.
Mbappé's adaptation takes time
By joining the Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé became a player among others, while at PSG he was the real star of the team. This change in status is difficult to integrate for the attacker who does not yet seem completely launched into Madrid. His adaptation was made difficult by some poor performances and injuries, but this is gradually getting better.
France responsible for Mbappé's bad luck?
Several factors can explain the bad patch experienced by Kylian Mbappé. During an interview with German media South German newspaper, Jorge Valdanoancient legend of Real Madridgave his opinion. According to the former attacker, the France and in particular his lack of passion for football would have played a role. “It’s a question of adaptation. Mbappé left his country, France, for the first time, and it took him sociologically out of his comfort zone. This may have led him to a process of anxiety, and anxiety is the footballer's great enemy. In France, football does not have as much cultural importance as here in Spain. This is simply seen on the DAZN television channel, which has perhaps between 100,000 and 200,000 subscribers in France. Real Madrid, on the other hand, is not only the news leader on Sundays, but also on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. »
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