French forward Kylian Mbappé spoke candidly about his current situation at Real Madrid, his bond with Vinícius Jr., his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, and his view on modern football. In an interview with Universo Valdano, the Paris-born star made it clear that his relationship with the Brazilian is excellent, despite rumors in the Spanish press suggesting tension between the two.

Mbappé and Vinícius, a duo in perfect sync

The 25-year-old dismissed any claims of conflict with Vinícius Jr., calling them completely unfounded.
“I have a very good relationship with Vinícius, much better this year because we’ve gotten to know each other more. He’s a great player and an excellent person,” he said. “We know people will talk about us no matter what, but our goal is the same: to help Real Madrid win titles,” he added firmly.

Mbappé explained that comparisons between star players often fuel speculation, but inside the dressing room, there’s only mutual respect and teamwork. “When two famous players are on the same team, it sells a lot of newspapers. But we just focus on performing at our best for the team,” he concluded.

Grateful to Cristiano and focused on making history

The striker also spoke about his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he considers a major inspiration in his career. “Cristiano has always been a role model for me. I’m lucky to be able to talk to him and get his advice. He’s helped me a lot,” Mbappé admitted.

He also expressed his dream of leaving his own mark at Real Madrid: “Cristiano is the number one in the history of this club. I hope that one day the fans can dream about me the way they still do with him.”

The Frenchman highlighted the differences between his two coaches at Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso. “Ancelotti is one of the best ever, always close to the players. Xabi, on the other hand, brings great energy and a strong desire to prove himself. We want to help him win titles,” he explained.

Fitter and faster after losing weight, Mbappé said he feels in his best form to face a crucial year with both Real Madrid and the French national team. “This is a very important year. I feel good physically and mentally,” he said.

With his talent and commitment, the Frenchman aims to establish himself as the new leader of Madridismo, proving that his arrival marks not only a new era for Real Madrid, but also a defining chapter in his own legacy as one of the best players in the world.