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Mbappé Explains What Happened in Sweden and Says He Was Close to Quitting Madrid

The French striker gave an interview to the Canal+ France program Clique

Since his arrival at Real Madrid , Kylian Mbappé has been one of the great protagonists in the world of soccer. Many expected to see the Frenchman in the merengue jersey, but almost nobody expected the level he has offered in the previous matches.

His 'bad run' at Real Madrid , accentuated by the two missed penalties at Anfield and San Mamés , means that only he is the one who is talked about. However, the Frenchman replied to the criticism in the best possible way with a great match at Montilivi against Girona .

A day later, Kylian Mbappé gave an interview to Canal+ France's Clique program, his first appearance since transfer in June. The French footballer wanted to respond to several issues that have arisen since his arrival in Madrid without any problems.

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Kylian Mbappé wants to turn his situation around as soon as possible and shine in the Real Madrid jersey. | Real Madrid Confidencial

What happened in Sweden?

Without a doubt, one of the most controversial episodes that Kylian Mbappé has had to face was his trip to Stockholm . The attacker, who didn't play during the international break with France , decided to travel to Sweden with several friends on his days off.

That's when the news broke. Kylian Mbappé began to be linked to a possible sexual assault . However, everything ended up being denied over the days and it was proven that the Frenchman's name had nothing to do with it.

"I was surprised. These are things that happen and you don't see them coming. I didn't receive anything, not even a summons,"Kylian Mbappé began after being questioned.

"The Swedish government hasn't said anything. It's just a lack of understanding, because I've never been worried about the noise. I've always had the same intention, which is to concentrate on my work and see how it ends," he explained.

Finally, Kylian Mbappé said that he has no problem going to Sweden if he is called by the justice system of that country. "If justice calls me, I will simply go," he said.

He was on the verge of not making it to Real Madrid

In addition, the Bondy striker spoke about his arrival at Real Madrid . Kylian Mbappé was on the verge of not transfer for the Merengue team because of his brother.

Two PSG soccer players smile on the field.
Kylian Mbappé, alongside his brother Ethan, in their final season in Paris. | Real Madrid Confidencial

"That was what affected me the most. It was either Madrid or PSG. And he told me that he didn't want to stay, that what they were doing to me wasn't normal,"Kylian explained.

"I told him: 'If you want to stay, I'll renew and we'll stay a little longer.' I would've given up my dream of Madrid for him, so that nothing happens to him," he said.

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