Mbappe answers what position he wants to play at Real Madrid
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Presentation Kylian Mbappe In Real Madrid - Spain Kylian Mbappé during his presentation as a new player of Real Madrid CF at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, on July 16, 2024. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.CO

Mbappe answers what position he wants to play at Real Madrid

Faruq Ibrahim 19:09 - 16.07.2024

Kylian Mbappe explained how he plans to co-habit with Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr.

Given Real Madrid's vast offensive talent, the position where Kylian Mbappe will be deployed has been a topic of contention since it was announced he had signed for Real Madrid.

Mbappe, 25, favours the left wing, a position already occupied by the Champions League MVP for last season, Vinicius Jr. However, Kylian has explained that he does not intend to upset the apple cart and that he can work in tandem with Vinicius and Rodrygo. 

What Mbappe said 

Speaking at his unveiling, Mbappe was made to address his positional clash with Real Madrid's best player, Vinicius. The France captain downplayed the complication, explaining that great players work well together. 

He also added that he is capable of playing across the frontline, as he has done at his two previous clubs, and he will make the most of wherever Carlo Ancelotti chooses to deploy him. 

“Vinicius is a unique player, a very great player,” Mbappe stated. “I’ll be very happy to play with him, as with all the other players [on the team]. Great players know how to play together […] It’s up to me to adapt to the team.” 

Presentation Kylian Mbappe In Real Madrid - Spain Kylian Mbappé during his presentation as a new player of Real Madrid CF at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, on July 16, 2024. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.CO
Presentation Kylian Mbappe In Real Madrid - Spain Kylian Mbappé during his presentation as a new player of Real Madrid CF at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, on July 16, 2024. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.CO

“I’ll play wherever the coach wants me to play. At PSG, I played in all three positions. In Monaco too. The important thing is to be in good physical shape.”

Meanwhile, Mbappe stated at his unveiling that he only planned on joining Real Madrid after PSG.

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