The end of the Kylian Mbappé soap opera has left a bitter taste in Spain, both in the media and within Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé finally refused the advances of the Merengue to extend until 2025 at Paris Saint-Germain. His teammate with the Blues and star striker of Real, Karim Benzema, let filter a slight regret about the choice of Mbappé. “I would have liked him to be able to realize his dream, that we play at Real Madrid together”, admitted Benzema at the microphone of TF1 this Sunday.
“Now he has chosen PSG, we must respect, underlines the international tricolor. He is young, there are a lot of responsibilities on him, it is his choice. Today, he is a PSG player. We will enjoy playing together in the selection. No animosity between the two men according to Benzema, even if an Instagram publication could suggest the opposite last week.
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The former Lyonnais (34) assures him, he is “not disappointed because everyone makes choices”. He wants to be “especially happy” for Mbappé (23 years old) whom he will find with the France team in the coming days. The Blues will face Denmark, Croatia, Austria and again Croatia, between June 3 and 13, as part of the League of Nations.
A big warm-up before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar (November 21 to December 18), where Didier Deschamps’ men will challenge their title. “All the opponents want to beat the France team, warns Benzema. You always have to win, it is by winning that you prepare for a good World Cup. The Blues were drawn in Group D with Tunisia, Denmark and either Australia, Peru or the United Arab Emirates depending on the final play-off results.
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