Kylian Mbappe is currently on international duty with the French National Team ahead of the anticipated European Championships in Germany.
Now the captain of Didier Deschamps’ side, the youngster has more responsibility than ever on his shoulders but he has shown before that he is not one to shy away from leadership.
The World Cup Golden Boot winner will thus look to replicate the same impact that he unleashed in Qatar in 2022 during the upcoming Euros.
After all, the announcement of his move to Real Madrid unshackles him from media pressure and he will be free to open his wings.
Jules Kounde says Mbappe can’t be stopped
Meanwhile, speaking in a recent interview, Barcelona defender Jules Kounde heaped praise on the newly-announced Real Madrid signing, branding him ‘the best of the best’.
“That’s why I play soccer, for the big games, to face the best. And in that sense, Kylian is the ‘Crème de la Crème’. So it’s very satisfying.”
The Barcelona defender did a decent job in neutralising the Frenchman’s threat when Barcelona took on Paris Saint-Germain in last season’s UEFA Champions League.
Despite his difficult feat, however, he emphasised that Mbappe was very difficult to counter.
“A player like Kylian Mbappe can’t be stopped alone, it also requires a collective effort. Since he was [predominantly] in my area, I participated a lot in the success of the team,” he added.
He rounded off his conversation by revealing how playing against players like Mbappe enabled others to find their best versions and thus served as a role model.
“Playing against players like this encourages you to continue, to keep looking for more, and convinces you that if you work hard, sooner or later you will get it.”
