Kylian Mbappé's career at Real Madrid could have been entirely different. The striker admitted that Bundesliga clubs were interested in him while he was playing for his first team, Monaco. These youthful interests could have had a serious impact on his subsequent direction, but reality chose a different scenario.
- I received appeals from many clubs. When I was playing for Monaco, Bayern contacted me. Borussia Dortmund and Leipzig also showed interest at the time. There were several other clubs, but I don't remember their names right now," said Kylian Mbappé.
Through these acknowledgments, he highlighted the situation in the transfer market: constant monitoring by central clubs, high demand for talented players, and responsibility in decision-making. The striker, a product of Monaco's youth academy, moved to France's wealthiest club, Paris Saint-Germain, in 2017, where he played until the summer of 2024. The Paris stage was a test ground for him, with a large stage, high pressure, and regular championship races.
A year ago, after his contract with the Parisians expired, the 26-year-old Mbappé moved to Real Madrid, demonstrating his ability to play in any league in his debut season. His qualities, such as speed, positioning, instant decision-making, worked in the new environment - through goals, assists, and leadership qualities, he confirmed his level on the big stage.
In conclusion, Mbappé's career once saw a path to the Bundesliga - as evidenced by interest from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Leipzig. But he continued to grow on the trajectory he had chosen - first Paris, then Madrid - in accordance with his potential and goals. At the same time, as the striker himself said, there are many paths in football, and a career is determined not only by club choice, but also by daily work, discipline, and the ability to speak for oneself on the big stage.
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