PSG: 'He's someone I esteem,' Kylian Mbappé's surprising confession about Nasser Al-Khelaïfi

Kylian Mbappé has offered a surprising endorsement of Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, describing him as "someone I esteem" in a recent interview with Le Parisien. This comes despite a history of public disagreements and legal battles between the two figures, which Mbappé had previously won.

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But above all, I can't lie, he did a lot for my family and me.

Reflecting on influential encounters in his career, Mbappé mentioned Al-Khelaïfi among those who "opened the way" and "protected me." He specifically noted the president's significant support for his family during his time at PSG, stating, "before all this, I can't lie, he did a lot for my family and me."

Mbappé, who left PSG in 2024, acknowledged the "conflict" that arose when the club withheld salary and bonuses based on a verbal agreement. However, he emphasized that his departure does not negate the positive impact of his time in Paris. "Of course, PSG and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi have a central place. It's the club where I've stayed the longest. I can't pretend it didn't happen. It's not possible and it's not what I am," he stated.

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But of course, he is someone I esteem.

The French captain also spoke about his strong bond with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and his long-standing relationship with France national team coach Didier Deschamps, whom he described as the "only coach" he has had and with whom he has developed a deep connection beyond a player-coach dynamic.

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If today I can be Real, captain of the French team, PSG and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi have a central place. It's the club where I've stayed the longest. I can't pretend it didn't happen. It's not possible and it's not what I am.