Inside Kylian Mbappe’s desire for spontaneity and freedom

Kylian Mbappe has struggled with his fame in France, wishing to fade into the background of public life in Paris.

Kylian Mbappe Misses Normal Life
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Mbappe recently expressed his struggle with handling his fame in France, expressing a desire to blend into the background of public life in Paris. His longing for normalcy has become evident, citing the loss of his ability to engage in everyday activities and yearning to perform simple tasks like buying bread at a local bakery.

In an interview with Envoye Special, he lamented the loss of spontaneity, emphasizing the importance of being a regular human being. If given the chance to be invisible for 48 hours, Mbappe envisioned spending time outdoors, enjoying meals at brasseries, socializing with friends, and relishing simple pleasures without being under constant public scrutiny.

Despite becoming a global football icon during his tenure with PSG, securing victories like the 2018 World Cup and achieving remarkable statistics, including 234 goals in 283 games for the club, he remains uncertain about his future. Speculation around his potential move to Real Madrid on a free transfer continues, but Mbappe has not finalized any decisions about his next career move.

Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé Lottin

Forwarder, Defender, Midfielder

FranceFrance

Age: 26

178 cm

73 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 10 0 Missed
Minutes 900 90.0 Avg
Goals 8 0.8 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 56 5.6 Avg
Passes 306 30.684.8% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

Paris Saint Germain performance and stats

Paris Saint Germain

Manager: Luis Enrique
Rank 1st
Win 20
Draw 10
Loss 1
Goals 76-29
Diff 47
Rank 2nd
Win 2
Draw 2
Loss 2
Goals 9-8
Diff 1