Overview

• In a Movistar/Telefoot interview reported on October 12, Mbappé said he was lucky to have played alongside Lionel Messi at PSG.
• Mbappé described Messi as down-to-earth and respectful, calling him a unique player who helped him better understand the game.
• He stated that he never considered joining Barcelona because his dream was always Real Madrid.
• The reflections referenced their time as PSG teammates from 2021 to 2023.
• Outlets and journalists, including Yahoo Sports, Get Football News Spain, and Fabrizio Romano, widely circulated the quotes.