In his first major comments since Paris Saint-Germain’s historic Champions League victory, Kylian Mbappé has broken his silence — and he’s making it clear: he has no regrets.
Speaking to reporters at a press event ahead of EURO 2024, the French superstar dismissed growing speculation that he feels remorse after leaving PSG just before the club secured its long-awaited European crown.
“I’ve been through a lot too,” Mbappé said firmly. “I’m not upset. I’m happy for my former teammates and the club, but I made my decision with a clear mind — and I know I did the right thing.”
Rumors Quashed
Since PSG lifted the Champions League trophy without him — the very trophy that had eluded them for years while he was their marquee player — tabloids and online pundits alike have speculated that Mbappé might be questioning his blockbuster move to Real Madrid.
But the 25-year-old was unequivocal in shutting down those whispers:
“People talk like I walked away from something. I didn’t. I completed a chapter. And now I’m starting a new one with the greatest club in football history. That’s not regret — that’s growth.”
A Calm Amid the Noise
Mbappé’s measured yet pointed remarks come at a time when both Real Madrid and PSG find themselves at fascinating crossroads. Madrid, fresh off another La Liga title and Champions League triumph of their own, are preparing to unleash an attacking trio of Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., and Jude Bellingham — a generational frontline in the making.
Asked whether he felt any envy watching his former side finally conquer Europe without him, Mbappé offered a diplomatic smile:
“They deserved it. But I know what I’m building in Madrid. My story there is just beginning. Let’s talk again in a year.”
Eyes on the Future
With EURO 2024 about to begin and Real Madrid’s preseason looming, Mbappé appears focused, motivated, and — contrary to the rumors — at peace with his decision.
If anything, his tone suggests he’s ready to remind the world why he was the most coveted free agent in recent football history.
“I didn’t come to Madrid to look back,” he said. “I came to make history.”
