Kylian Mbapp finally speaks from the heart about the differences between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. The 26-year-old striker, who spent seven years in Paris, where he became a global icon, says life in Madrid is unlike anything he has ever experienced before.
Mbapp joined Real Madrid as a free agent in June 2024, following one of the longest transfer moves in modern football. The French forward signed a five-year contract and called his move to Bernabé the realization of a lifelong dream.
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“I knew from an early age that my destiny was to play for Real Madrid,” M-bapp told reporters at his inaugural press conference. “I wasn’t the best in school, but I had this dream, and I knew that speaking the language would help me adapt.”
During his time at PSG, Mbapp won six Ligue 1 titles and became the club’s all-time top scorer, scoring over 250 goals. But his latest comments reveal a deeper change that goes beyond trophies.
Mbapp: “At Real Madrid we have to win everything”
In a recent interview with Movistar+, Mbapp was asked to explain the main differences between the two clubs. His answer was surprisingly direct.
“What’s the difference with PSG? Real Madrid is the best club in the world,” he said, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. “Here I tell myself that I am at the best club in the world. I have to win. I have to be an example for my teammates and people.”
How is it different from PSG? The only difference is that Real Madrid is the best club in the world.
Mbapp’s words reflect the intensity and pressure that comes with wearing the white shirt. Since joining Madrid, he has scored 58 goals and provided seven assists in 69 games in all competitions.
He also told Reuters that life in Madrid felt “simple” and allowed him to “reset mentally and physically”, saying the Spanish capital was calmer and more balanced than Paris, which is always in the spotlight.
Real Madrid’s strong start raises optimism
Real Madrid currently lead La Liga with 21 points after eight games and have won both of their Champions League group games. Mbapp’s early form has been key to the club’s momentum.
The team will play away to Getafe on October 19th before returning to the Bernabé to face Juventus in the Champions League on October 22nd. Fans are hoping Mbapp’s winning mindset could propel Madrid to another dominant season.
PSG fans may not like his recent comments, but it’s clear that Mbapp feels at home in Madrid, not just as a player, but as part of one of football’s most demanding families.
