Mbappe Gets Warm Embrace From PSG Boss Galtier As He Resumes Training

Mbappe Gets Warm Embrace From PSG Boss Galtier As He Resumes Training

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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  • PSG manager Christophe Galtier is delighted to have Kylian Mbappe resume club training
  • The 24-year-old decided not to go on holiday after France lost in the 2022 World Cup final
  • Mbappe played a key role for his country and scored an awesome eight goals in six games

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Christophe Galtier could not hide his excitement at seeing France forward Kylian Mbappe rejoin the club.

Mbappe had refused to go on holiday after the World Cup, resuming training with the reigning Ligue 1 champions just three days after losing the World Cup final with Les Bleus.

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Kylian Mbappe emerged as the top goal scorer at the 2022 FIFA World Cup with eight goals. Photo by DeFodi Images.
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Galtier could be seen giving the 24-year-old forward a warm embrace on his return, as PSG continue preparations for the resumption of the 2022/23 league season.

The French forward joins Moroccan defender, Achraf Hakimi at the Ligue 1 giants, while Lionel Messi is yet to join up with the rest of the PSG squad, Goal reports.

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Mbappe became the first man since Geoff Hurst to net a hat-trick in the World Cup final, as he did his best to inspire France in the epic clash with Argentina.

Mbappe sends a strong signal

Meanwhile, Galtier has stated that Mbappe’s early resumption of training is a statement of strong intent, as he lauded the Frenchman’s commitment, Sportskeeda reports.

Despite the agonising World Cup final defeat to La Albiceleste, the French striker returned to training at Camp des Loges within 63 hours of the conclusion of the game.

Mbappe was part of the French team that attended a celebration at Place de la Concorde after their arrival home from Qatar, but the 24-year-old is now focused on his season with PSG.

Mbappe resumes PSG training

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that French star Mbappe has returned to PSG, barely three days after the World Cup final heartbreak he suffered in Qatar on December 18.

Mbappe was the star of the show for France in the final, as he bagged an impressive hat-trick to force the game to a penalty shootout.

Despite the heartbreak, the 24-year-old ended up thriving at the 2022 World Cup, winning the Golden Boot for scoring eight goals in the competition.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu
Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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