Juba Touabi, Media365, published on Monday January 6, 2025 at 10:20 a.m.
Arriving at Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 in an atmosphere of dizzying expectations, Kylian Mbappé now seems to have taken off.
After a complicated start, marked by lackluster performances and an adaptation to an environment as prestigious as it was demanding, the French striker shines today in the white jersey. Driven by a newfound efficiency and an assumed ambition, he established himself as a cornerstone of Madrid's success. The month of December 2024 marked a turning point for the Madrid number 7. With 5 goals and 2 assists in just a few weeks, the Frenchman was voted player of the month by the club's supporters. Beyond the numbers, this performance demonstrates that he is ready to take on the role of offensive leader in a team where there is no room for error. Kylian Mbappé is not satisfied with an individual impact. Asked recently about his current form, Mbappé did not hide his satisfaction. “The team and I are in a good moment,” he indicated on the Iberian training website. These words testify to a transformed state of mind, far from the doubts which had accompanied his first months in Madrid. The striker also speaks of a rediscovered pleasure in his game, the result of an emerging alchemy with his teammates and the technical staff.
Mbappé wants to win everything
For Kylian Mbappé, football is not limited to brilliant performances: it is about climbing the summits and accumulating trophies. True to his competitive mentality, the Frenchman has already set the course for the second part of the season. “ We hope to win and play well. There are a lot of matches but, as they say here, we have to win everything and we will compete “, he said, targeting in particular the Copa del Rey, the Spanish Super Cup and the club's two major objectives; La Liga and the Champions League. A statement that resonates with the DNA of the Madrid club, where each season is judged on the titles raised.
If Mbappé's debut was received with a certain reserve by the Spanish press, the criticism gradually faded. The recognition of the difficulty of establishing oneself in such a legendary club has undoubtedly softened the judgments. Internally, the constant support from managers, staff and teammates also played a key role in his development. This environment of trust allowed him to regain his best level. Today, the French striker is much more than a prestigious transfer or a promising talent. He is set to become a central player in the history of Real Madrid, a club where only legends leave a lasting mark.
