Updated 29 May 2024 at 11:10 IST

'I will go to Milan': Kylian Mbappe exudes his passion for Serie A, says he is keen to play in Italy

Kylian Mbappe reveals that he is eager to play in Italy as he expressed his desire to play in Serie A, and compete for AC Milan amid Real Madrid chatter.

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Kylian Mbappe is tossed into the air as he celebrates with teammates after the French Cup final soccer match between Lyon and PSG at the Pierre Mauroy stadium | Image: AP

The anticipation on where will Kylian Mbappe head next has been buzzing, and now that he has played his final match with PSG, the football realm is all lit up on his next move. While a move to Real Madrid in La Liga seems imminent, a lot of attention has remained on his potential move. However, the situation has taken an interesting turn, as Mbappe has expressed his desire to play for a club, and it is not a French side or a Spain-based club. It is a place where Ronaldo has played and wreaked havoc.

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Kylian Mbappe is eager to compete in Italy, says he is eager to play for his childhood favourite franchise

When asked if he would be keen to play in Italy one day, Mbappe answered unequivocally that anything may happen in the future, but he would only play for AC Milan, a team he admired as a child.

"Italian Football? We don't know what could happen, when I was a child I was a Milan fan and I always said that one day I would play for them.

French President Emmanuel Macron greets Kylian Mbappe during the presentation ceremony after the French Cup final soccer match between Lyon and PSG at the Pierre Mauroy stadium | Image: AP

"I always watch Serie A and every Milan match because my family and I have always been fans. Serie A is a great championship and next year they will also have more teams than any other in the Champions League, maybe I will face some of them and come there," Mbappe said as quoted by Sky Sports.

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Kylian Mbappe has already played his final game with Paris Saint-Germain and is leaving as one of the most prolific strikers in Ligue 1. At just the age of 25, Mbappe has emerged as a legendary figure in France, but he is set to put his foot down in the big leagues now. With Real Madrid being heavily linked, a narrow chance has also opened in the English Leagues as Arsenal has also been rooting to get them. But the Madrid deal seems to be in place, and the team may announce the arrival after the UCL Final against Borussia Dortmund.

Published By : Pavitra Shome

Published On: 29 May 2024 at 11:10 IST