"He's very normal person": Mbappe's Surprising Confession about what Lionel Messi was Really Like | OneFootball

French star reflects on his PSG years with Messi and shines in record Real Madrid start

"He's very normal person": Mbappe's Surprising Confession about what Lionel Messi was Really Like

Kylian Mbappe's described his time alongside Lionel Messi at Paris Saint Germain as "stroke of luck" revealing that the Argentine legend was surprisingly "ordinary & humble" off the pitch.

Mbappe’s Reflection on Messi

In interview with Movistar, the Real Madrid striker recalled his 2 season with Messi at PSG between 2021 & 2023.

"Playing with Messi was pure luck. I never imagined I’d share team with him, He’s a very normal person. When you’re famous, people create image of you but he was just respectful, calm and genuine. As player he’s unique" Mbappe said.

The PSG Trio That Shone & Faded

Messi & Mbappe formed lethal partnership in Paris combining for 67 game, 14 goal assisted by the Frenchman and 20 returned by Messi.

Alongside Neymar they built one of Europe’s most feared attacks until both south Americans left the club in 2023.

Mbappe admitted that while he admired Messi, his lifelong dream was always to join Real Madrid not Barcelona.