French forward Kylian Mbappe has opened up about his struggles to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or while playing for his club side Paris Saint Germain (PSG). In a recent interview with France Football, Mbappe described PSG as divisive and suggested that leaving the club might improve his chances of lifting the coveted award.
Despite being widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, Mbappe has yet to clinch the Ballon d’Or, which is awarded to the best football player of the year. The young striker believes that his consistent superb performances for PSG have been taken for granted, and fan expectations have played a role in diminishing the impact of his achievements. Mbappe acknowledged that people have become accustomed to watching him do amazing things on the pitch, both for PSG and the French national team.
Reflecting on his own experience as a budding player, Mbappe also admitted that he trivialized the extraordinary skills of football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The 22-year-old understandingly mentioned that we live in a consumer society where constant excellence is expected, and individuals are often desensitized to exceptional talent.
However, Mbappe did not solely place the blame for his Ballon d’Or drought on external factors. He also critiqued the image of PSG, describing it as a divisive team and club. The controversies and negative headlines surrounding PSG have contributed to the perception that the team is surrounded by gossip and drama. Despite this, Mbappe remains unfazed and confident in his abilities, stating, I know what I’m doing and how I do it.
The Parisian forward recently declared that he will not be signing a new contract with PSG and will see out the last year of his current deal. PSG, on the other hand, has maintained that Mbappe must either sign a new contract or leave the club during the current transfer window. This decision has sparked intense speculation about Mbappe’s next move, with many top clubs expressing interest in acquiring his services.
Mbappe’s revelation about the obstacles he faces at PSG has only added fuel to the rumors surrounding his future. As he enters the final year of his contract, all eyes will be on the talented striker to see where his career takes him next. Whether a change of scenery will finally lead to Ballon d’Or success for Mbappe remains to be seen, but the young phenom is determined to defy the odds and cement his place among the footballing elite.
