Why a former PSG teammate isn’t shocked by the superstar’s move to Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé officially joined Real Madrid last week after signing a five-year contract with the Spanish giants as he prepares to become their next big superstar. Nevertheless, the decision to move towards The Whites did not surprise a single PSG player.

Ousmane Dembélé enjoyed his first season at Paris Saint-Germain, and one of the surprising aspects was his ability to stay healthy. Despite suffering injuries during his time at FC Barcelona, ​​this problem did not follow him to the French capital.

The 27-year-old made 42 appearances in the 2023-24 season, contributing crucially under manager Luis Enrique. Furthermore, after Mbappé’s departure this summer, the winger should provide leadership to the young team.

Speaking to journalists, Dembélé, however, stressed that his now former teammate’s decision to leave PSG for Real Madrid did not surprise him.

“We have always had a very good relationship, I have known him for a long time,” Dembélé said (to Le10Sport). “His signing with Real does not shock me. He’s had Real posters since he was little!

“He is always the same, always smiling. I talk to him all the time. He is focused. He was focused with PSG. We reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, won three titles in France. He knows that the euro is important. He’s a good captain, a leader, he speaks. He doesn’t hide, he always tries to push the group. He helps young players.

Dembélé and Mbappé will be teammates at UEFA Euro 2024 since the France team is the favorite to win the competition in Germany.