Mbappe reunites with ex-PSG teammate Hakimi for padel and gaming in Paris

  • Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has been excluded from the France squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches
  • The 25-year-old has been a pale shadow of his former brilliant best since moving to Madrid this summer
  • The Frenchman caught up with former Paris Saint-Germain teammates Achraf Hakimi and Anau Tenas as he returned to Paris for a padel

Kylian Mbappe enjoyed a padel match with former PSG teammates Achraf Hakimi and Arnau Tenas, reconnecting with friends on his return to Paris.

The star striker, whose high-profile move to Madrid showed promise, has faced a challenging adjustment to Carlo Ancelotti’s system.

Mbappe reunites with ex-PSG teammates Hakimi for padel and gaming in Paris
Kylian Mbappe scored in his debut match for Real Madrid against Atalanta. Photo by Diego Souto.
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The Real Madrid The star, currently sidelined from France’s Nations League squad as he recovers from his injury, took the international break as a chance to unwind and catch up with familiar faces in the French capital.

Mbappe was left out of the French national team for the second time in a row and appeared in good spirits as he spent time with his old PSG colleagues.

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In addition to the padel session, the trio bonded over video gameswith Mbappé later sharing photos of the reunion on social media.

Are Instagram message, with the caption:

“Padel & Friends… The perfect mix. TEAM Blue,” the group showed, laughing and enjoying their time off the field.

After a refreshing break at home, Mbappe returns to Real Madrid as they prepare for an away match against Leganes in La Liga on November 24.

Is Mbappe considering international retirement?

In another report on Kylian Mbappe, YEN.com.gh shared that the Real Madrid forward is reportedly reluctant to return to the French national team in the near future.

Sources indicate that the The French star may even be considering early retirement from international football.

Mbappé dissatisfied with the Real Madrid coach’s tactics

In a related update YEN.com.gh reports that Kylian Mbappé is reportedly dissatisfied with Carlo Ancelotti’s tactics approach at Real Madrid.

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The France star has reportedly expressed his concerns to those close to him as he felt they belonged to the team style different from what he was used to at PSG, where much of the game was designed to support him.

Source: AFP