💥Anger on both sides: tension grows between Mbappé and Dembélé | OneFootball

The relationship between Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé is going through a delicate moment. As reported by the newspaper L'Équipe, the French star’s recent remarks describing himself as “the chosen one” and comparing their career paths caused deep annoyance to the Paris Saint-Germain forward.

Source of the annoyance and public response

Mbappé had previously said that he had been seen as “the chosen one” from a very young age, while Dembélé dealt with injuries on a different path. The Parisian winger’s reply was quick to arrive: “I was never the chosen one. I worked incredibly hard. Last year I was rewarded after a great season, and this year we’ll see, no pressure.”

Mbappé will remain silent

Despite their years-long friendship, sources say Mbappé was surprised by the tone of the response. The Real Madrid striker does not plan to respond publicly, and the two footballers still have not been in contact.

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