Kylian Mbappe Is More Popular in India Than France Claims Indian Prime Minister

• Kylian Mbappe has made the headlines a lot lately
• The PSG star’s immediate future remains uncertain
• Mbappe has attracted comments from the Prime Minister of India

Prime Minister Narendra Mod addressed the Indian community in Paris on Thursday, reflecting on India's strong ties with France and highlighting the growing popularity of Kylian Mbappe, the French footballer, among Indian fans.

Narendra Modi said that French superstar Kylian Mbappe has more fans in India than in France.

Modi said that Mbappé is a super hit among young Indian players. He was addressing Indians during his tour of France.

Narendra Mod on Mbappe

French football star Mbappe is a superhit among the youth of India.

Quoted by Sportskeeda Modi said:

“Indians know Mbappe more than people in France,”

The audience received the Prime Minister’s words with applause.

Mbappe’s rise to stardom

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Mbappe, 24, shot to fame at AS Monaco during the 2016/17 campaign as an 18-year-old.

He registered 26 goals and 14 assists in just 2633 minutes of action, spread across 44 appearances.

He also led his team to a memorable Ligue 1 triumph and the UEFA Champions League semi-final stage, beating Pep Guardiola's Manchester City on the way.

Following a stellar season-long loan spell, the Frenchman permanently moved to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a fee of €180 million ahead of the 2018/19 season.

Before starting the campaign, he guided France to their second FIFA World Cup victory in Russia, bagging the Young Player Award in the process.

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Mbappé’s spectacular performance made him more popular. The forward was the top scorer in the tournament with eight goals.

With a hat-trick in the final, Mbappe was able to mount a tough challenge against Lionel Messi’s Argentina. Later, Mbappe’s France lost the title in a penalty shootout.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Thursday for a two-day visit.

France honoured Narendra Modi with the Legion of Honor.

A crucial Rafale deal will be signed between the two countries. Modi is also expected to visit UAE in the coming days as per reports from India Post.

PSG sends warning to Mbappe

Sports Brief previously reported Mbappe has been warned by PSG that they may be forced to offload key players if he tries to move to Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer.

Mbappe sent a letter to PSG last month stating he had no intention of extending his contract, which expires in 2024, meaning he could leave for free next summer - a situation club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is desperate to avoid.