The Real Madrid striker, Kylian Mbappé has joked about his future after hanging up his boots, ruling out a coaching job.
Mario Cortegana, journalist: “Mourinho prefers to sign Diomande rather than Olise, he’s like Guardiola, they like players who aren’t the absolute elite because they don’t have inflated egos.”
Kylian Mbappé has made waves with a statement in which he spoke candidly for the first time since France’s elimination from the 2016 World Cup, where they fell in the semifinals to Spain (0-2) . The Real Madrid striker thanked the fans for their support after ‘Les Bleus’ tough exit from the tournament, finishing fourth after their defeat to England (4-6) , and lamenting not winning the title. Mbappé also expressed his pride in his national team for their efforts and stated that “we haven’t finished playing together yet,” promising a bright future for the fans. This wasn’t the only public statement from the Bondy native, who also ruled out any possibility of remaining involved in football after he decides to retire.
“My businesses are doing well, so I might become an entrepreneur. My team even tells me I should run for president of France after I retire, but I definitely won’t be a coach,” Kylian stated during a recent interview with ‘Le Parisien ,’ where he discussed his future and how he will spend his time and energy when he chooses to retire from football. While many players choose to continue their involvement in the sport, Mbappé has ruled out continuing his career from the sidelines, having his sights set far beyond the sport. Besides being a legendary player, the Real Madrid striker is also a celebrity who transcends sports, being a major investor with a diversified fortune.
This isn’t the first time Mbappé has spoken about politics, having never been shy or hesitant to express his opinions freely and without fear of anything or anyone . The French striker is a figure who has weighed in on the major debates in his country’s public life. For example, in 2024, during the second round of the legislative elections, he expressed his strong opposition to the National Rally (RN), the party led by Marine Le Pen. “I think that more than ever we need to go and vote. This is really urgent. We can’t leave our country in the hands of these people,” he asserted at the time, while with the French national team during the European Championship. Although he has previously floated the idea of a potential presidential candidacy.
Mbappé rests
To coincide with the World Cup, Mbappé extended his vacation, enjoying a very special visit to Paris with Ester Expósito, his current partner. The pair, the footballer and the actress, were seen at the Messika boutique, where the Real Madrid player gifted her a Move Link necklace in yellow gold and diamonds, valued at €19,800. It is expected that ‘Kiki’ will escape to a coastal location soon, while José Mourinho hopes to have him available for preseason training starting August 5th, when Jude Bellingham will also join the squad at Valdebebas. Marc Cucurella will be the last to arrive five days later. La Liga kicks off for Real Madrid on August 22nd in Cornellà against Espanyol (9:30 PM).
