Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has spoken up about the rape allegations levelled against him earlier this season.
Mbappe joined Madrid on a free transfer in the summer but has faced many difficulties off the field.
The most recent issue was a trip to Sweden during an international break that led to being accused of rape.
Mbappe, who was injured, decided to concentrate on his recuperation and took a vacation from football to Stockholm.
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In an interview with Clique on Canal+, via Daily Mail, the French captain revealed that he was amazed by the rape accusations brought against him.
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Mbappe said, “I was surprised. These are things that happen that you don't see coming. I didn't receive anything, no summons.
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“I read the same thing as everyone else. The Swedish government didn't say anything. I'm not concerned.
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“It didn't weigh on me, because I never felt concerned. There's a lot of noise, but I've always had the same intention, which is to concentrate on my job and see how it ends. If justice summons me, I will simply go.
“It wasn't even a night out. I had five days off, I decided to leave. I was supposed to go somewhere else, but the coach told me to go somewhere less exposed.
“It's going well, I'm relaxed. Before leaving, there's this photo of me leaving the restaurant. There were lots of people ready to welcome me for the departure, lots of journalists… When I got on the plane, I received the news. I have no idea who [the complainant] is.”
Meanwhile, Mbappe was in action for Real Madrid on Saturday against Girona and scored in their 3-0 victory.