Kylian Mbappe has admitted he misses playing with Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain
(PSG). He hailed the Argentine as a player who can find attackers with ease and added
that it was special to share the pitch with the Inter Miami star.
Speaking to the media
after winning the Trophee des Champions title with PSG, Mbappe was quizzed about Messi.
He was quick to admit that he misses the Argentine at PSG and said (via GOAL):
"Playing
with Leo Messi is definitely something I miss a lot. You always miss not playing with
Leo Messi anymore! For an attacker like me, who likes to attack spaces, with him you
have the certainty that you can get the ball. It was a luxury that almost only he can
give you! Beyond that, playing with Messi was special!"
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi
played 67 matches together at PSG. They combined for 34 goals - 20 goals by the
Frenchman were assisted by the Argentine, with the former AS Monaco star returning the
favor 14 times.
Lionel Messi did not get the respect he deserved, claims Kylian
Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe spoke about the departure of Lionel Messi at the end of the
2024/23 season and admitted that the PSG fans did not respect the Argentine enough. He
added that the Inter Miami star is one of the best players in the history of football
and said:
"We are talking about potentially the best player in the history of football.
It's never good news when someone like Messi leaves. Personally, I don't understand why
so many people were so relieved that he was gone. We are talking about Messi. He needs
to be respected, and instead he didn't get the respect he deserved in France. It's a
shame, but that's how it happened. We will have to do what we can to replace
him.”
Lionel Messi left PSG after the last season when his contract expired. Kylian
Mbappe is in a similar situation with his contract coming to an end in the summer of
2024. He is yet to make a decision on his future but reportedly has interest from Real
Madrid and Liverpool.