Kylian Mbappe’s Recent off Field Activities Raise Concern at Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe’s Recent off Field Activities Raise Concern at Real Madrid

Ero Samson
updated at October 11, 2023 at 3:44 PM
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  • Kylian Mbappe is currently experiencing one of his poorest runs in front of goal
  • The forward's lifestyle appears to have concerned many at the Ligue 1 club, as well as suitors Real Madrid
  • Reports about Mbappe's future have linked him with a summer move to Los Blancos

Kylian Mbappe's recent goal-scoring struggles have not gone unnoticed, drawing the attention not only of his French club, Paris Saint-Germain but also of La Liga giants, Real Madrid.

The 25-year-old forward is currently experiencing his worst run in front of goal since 2018. He recently missed an open goal after rounding goalkeeper Steve Mandanda in the Ligue 1 club victory away at Rennes.

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Kylian Mbappe's off-field activities have raised concern at Spanish club Real Madrid. Image: Xavier Laine.
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RMC journalist, Daniel Riolo has given Mbappe the moniker "The King of the Nights in Paris," alluding to his increasing involvement in late-night activities and recent partying escapades.

These comments by the French journalist have piqued Real Madrid's concern, as they have expressed their intentions to sign Mbappe in the summer of 2024.

Real Madrid worried about Mbappe

Real Madrid's interest in Mbappe is no secret, with the club having made bold attempts to acquire the PSG forward during the summer of 2022 despite PSG rejecting their offers.

Reports from Marca have suggested that Mbappe has no plans to renew his current contract with the Parisian club, further fueling speculation about a potential agreement between him and Real Madrid.

As the 2024 summer transfer window approaches, concerns about Mbappe's off-field activities have emerged within the Spanish club's hierarchy, as they are hesitant to introduce a player with a tumultuous personal life into their current squad.

Nevertheless, media outlet Sport reports that some within Real Madrid are hopeful that Mbappe can rediscover his drive and become the difference-maker they desire in the upcoming season.

However, there remains an underlying scepticism about Mbappe straying from his path and indulging in the party scene, as Riolo has suggested.

With the pressure mounting on Mbappe to make a decision about his future, it remains to be seen whether the star forward will choose to join Los Blancos or extend his tenure in the French capital.

Mbappe misses open goal against Rennes

In a previous report, Sports Brief stated that Kylian Mbappe squandered a golden opportunity as his scoring 'dry spell' persisted in the Ligue 1 match against Stade Rennes.

Coming off a lacklustre display against Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League last Wednesday, the French star sought to regain his form at Roazhon Park.

In an unusual display, the 24-year-old French forward squandered a chance by firing it wide despite having a wide-open net waiting to embrace the ball.

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Ero Samson
Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over five years in the Nigerian media industry. He graduated from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2021-2023).
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