“Kylian or not, that’s secondary”: Wilfried Mbappe on his son’s presence at the Games

Will Kylian Mbappe take part in the Olympic Games as part of the French national football team? We don’t know anything after his father Wilfrid’s appearance on Move on Monday. “Whether Kilian exists or not is secondary,” he said. What should be highlighted is the Olympics in France, not the Olympics because Wembanyama will be there or Kylian Mbappe. The whole world will be watching us. »

For Wilfried Mbappe, the most important thing is that the Olympic Games “go well” and become a “celebration.” But regarding his son’s participation or not, he says he doesn’t know anymore. “I don’t know what will happen because we are not the only ones making decisions,” he admits. But no matter what happens, he’ll have fun because the Olympics will be here. »

Will Real Madrid give up?

Mbappe has repeatedly expressed his desire to play in the Olympic tournament, but he has no control in this matter. Since the competition is not included in the FIFA calendar, clubs are not required to release their players. After his contract with PSG expires and, most likely, he leaves on June 30, the French striker will certainly have a contract with his future club, which should be Real Madrid. Will he allow him to participate in the Games?

In March, the White House sent a letter to the French Football Federation indicating that it did not intend to release its players to the Olympic Games. This applies to Aurélien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga, as well as the French players expected to join Real Madrid by then. release your elements for the Olympic tournament.