Neymar Slams Mbappe: Real Madrid’s Brazilian Contingent to Endure ‘Hell’ on the Pitch
Kylian Mbappe has been making waves in the football world recently, especially following his high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Real Madrid. As part of his new five-year contract with Los Blancos, Mbappe is leaving behind his eight-year stint at PSG. But as the French superstar settles into his new role, an intriguing warning from his former PSG teammate Neymar has surfaced.
Neymar, who played alongside Mbappe at PSG from 2017 to 2023, has reportedly shared his less-than-stellar experiences with his Brazilian colleagues at Real Madrid. According to journalist Cyril Hanouna, Neymar has warned Vinicius Jr. and other Brazilian players at Madrid that playing with Mbappe was akin to a “nightmare.”
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Hanouna, speaking on Europe 1, revealed that he described his time with Mbappe as “hell,” expressing his frustrations with the French forward. “The Brazilians at Real Madrid are friends with Neymar, and Neymar has been quite vocal about his tough experience with Mbappe,” Hanouna stated. “He’s told them it was catastrophic.”
The high expectations for Neymar, Mbappe, and Lionel Messi, who joined PSG in 2021, did not quite pan out as anticipated. Despite the trio’s potential to create magic on the field, they struggled to gel and adapt their styles. Neymar left PSG for Al Hilal in 2023, and Messi’s brief stint with the Parisian club ended as he moved to Inter Miami. Mbappe’s departure from PSG, thus, marks the end of an era filled with both brilliance and tension.
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During his time with PSG, Mbappe scored an impressive 256 goals, becoming the club’s all-time top scorer and collecting 17 trophies. His recent debut for Real Madrid has been promising, with a crucial goal against Real Sociedad contributing to a 2-0 victory. Mbappe has already netted three goals for his new team and is eager to continue his stellar performances in La Liga.
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As Mbappe integrates into Real Madrid, Neymar’s warning serves as a reminder of the complex dynamics that can exist between high-profile players. For Real Madrid’s Brazilian stars, understanding the intricacies of playing alongside someone as talented and competitive as Mbappe might be crucial for fostering a successful team environment.