Mbappe on Messi: "Lionel did not get the respect he deserved in France"

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has defended his former teammate Lionel Messi, who defended the Parisians' colours from 2021 to 2023.

Lionel Messi and Kilian Mbappe, Getty Images

- We are talking about potentially the best player in the history of football. When players of Messi's calibre leave the team, it is hardly good news. Personally, I don't understand why most people breathed a sigh of relief after Lionel's departure.

Messi needs to be respected, but he didn't get that respect in France. It's a shame that everything happened this way. I will try my best to replace him with dignity," said Kylian Mbappe.

As a reminder, Lionel Messi left PSG and joined Inter Miami as a free agent.

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