From the moment he burst on the global scene, Kylical Mbappe have been closely connected to Real Madrid. Long before he fulfills his dream of joining the Spanish giants in 2024, The French star was already imprisoned by the club-thank you two Ballon d’Or-winning legends that shaped his fandom.
Real Madrid have seen countless stars throughout their story, and That allure captured mbappe as a child. In an interview with The sixthS ana -pastor, the French forward revealed what triggered his devotion to the Spanish giants over another club.
“Because of (Zinedine) Zida. As a Frenchman he is an idol. I started as a fan of Zizou when he signed with Galacticos. It is the best club in the world, it has an aura that others do not have“Reminded Mbappe and referred to the early 2000s containing stars such as Zidane, David Beckham, Luis Figo and Ronaldo Nazario.
His admiration for Real Madrid just got stronger after Cristiano Ronaldo Joined the club: “When Cristiano arrived, my second idol, I followed all their matches. Even if you are not a Madrid fan, you look at their game because it is the biggest club in the world. To begin with, it was a dream, then a goal and now a reality. “
Zidaes Heroics in the Champions League 2001–02 captured the imagination from a young Mbappe, and years later, Cristiano Ronaldo’s dominance helped Cement Real Madrid’s appeal. Now, as a Madrid player himself, Mbappe hopes to build his own heritage, just like his idols.
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Mbappe joined as Monaco’s Academy 2013 at the age of 14 and debuted in just 16. But before that, He had a brief opportunity to join Real Madrid’s youth setting after a trial with the club at the age of 13.
In the same interview, Mbappe reflected the week he spent on ValdebebasThe club’s training facility and why he did not make the move at that time: “I was 13 years old and didn’t speak Spanish. I could only talk to Zidane. It was an unforgettable moment to spend a week on Valdebebas. I knew I would come back here one day. “
He also explained why he finally chose not to stay. “There was a chance to write for Madrid, but with my family it wasn’t the right time. Madrid wanted me to come, but I wasn’t ready at 13. It was better to stay in my country with my friends and family. I think it was a good decision“He concluded.
