Overview

• He says he learned Spanish quickly and now speaks it fluently, crediting daily use in Madrid and the language’s closeness to French.
• Describing Madrid as more relaxed than Paris, he says the slower pace suits him, while noting Paris is a fantastic city and that a change was due.
• He jokingly extols local paella, a lighthearted remark that fed coverage of his broader cultural adaptation.
• Spanish daily AS, cited in French reporting, suggested the comments could cause him problems in France despite positive reaction in Spain.
• Reports link his smooth off‑field transition with sustained output on the pitch, citing 44 goals in 64 matches last season and a fast start this term with nine in eight league games and five in two Champions League outings.