Mbappé on Lamine Yamal, his Ballon d'Or bid: “My feet speak” | OneFootball

The Real Madrid forward acknowledges the Barcelona star’s talent

Kylian Mbappé is going through one of his best spells since arriving at Real Madrid and, in addition to speaking about his spectacular start to the season, he addressed one of the debates set to define the coming months: the race for the Ballon d’Or.

In an extensive interview with Diario AS, the French forward was asked about his chances of winning the prestigious award and about the competition posed by Lamine Yamal, one of Barcelona’s standout figures.

Mbappé believes this could be the right moment to win the prize, although he made it clear that he does not intend to convince anyone with his words. For the Frenchman, his performances should be his main argument.

“My opinion is that this is a good year to win it. My best lawyer is my feet. No matter how much I talk,” he said.

Mbappé praises Lamine Yamal

The sporting rivalry between Mbappé and Lamine Yamal has grown as both have established themselves as leading figures in European football. However, the Madrid attacker avoided fueling any confrontation and spoke positively about the young Barcelona winger.

“I think he is a very talented player and I have the feeling that he is going to have a great career. I wish him all the best,” Mbappé said.

The Frenchman thus acknowledges the quality of the Barcelona player, while both appear among the names hoping to headline the next edition of the Ballon d’Or.

Madrid, a city where Mbappé feels comfortable

The forward also spoke about his adaptation to life in Madrid and what it means to wear the shirt of the white-clad side.

“When you are a Real Madrid player, you move to a higher level. If you want to be the best, you have to come through here. Playing every week at the Bernabéu is a privilege,” he explained.

Mbappé also admitted that he is enjoying his life in Spain, in what is his first experience living outside France.

“I really like living in Spain. It’s my first time outside my country. Spain and Madrid give me more peace of mind. I can go for a walk, but not too much. It’s part of the job and of my life. I live very well in Madrid.”

Cristiano, Zidane and Ronaldo, his three dream signings

When asked which three footballers he would bring to Real Madrid if he could choose from among the club’s great legends, Mbappé turned to three historic names: Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo Nazário.

“Cristiano would come back. Zizou plays a little sometimes. And Ronaldo… quality never fades. They are Real Madrid icons. They gave a lot and still generate huge excitement among Madrid fans,” he commented.

Three figures from different eras who left a deep mark on the history of the white-clad club.

Mbappé is full of praise for Mourinho

The Frenchman also had words of praise for José Mourinho, his current coach at Real Madrid. Mbappé highlighted the influence the Portuguese manager has had and said that working with him every day has allowed him to discover an even more special side to him.

“He is one of the smartest people I have seen in my life. He is a leader,” he said.

The forward explained that he already knew about Mourinho’s career before working with him, but that daily contact allowed him to appreciate him even more.

“When you see him every day, you realize that he is a very special person and a legendary coach, who defined his era and who will keep doing so with us. For sure.”

With a great start to the season, an increasingly important relationship with Real Madrid and a Ballon d’Or candidacy that he himself considers viable, Mbappé has once again put himself at the center of the football conversation.

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