Real Madrid talisman Kylian Mbappé has made it clear that he wants the Ballon d’Or to return to Real Madrid, expressing his desire to give Madridistas another reason to celebrate.
Speaking to Diario AS on Thursday, the French captain said he hopes the prestigious individual award can make its way back to the Santiago Bernabéu.
“I really want the Ballon d’Or to return to Real Madrid,” Mbappé said. “It needs to come back to the Bernabéu, to the Madridistas, to return for all those people and give them something to be excited about. They deserve it more than anyone.”
Mbappe also spoke on his own chances of winning the award, suggesting that his performances on the pitch should speak louder than his words.
“In my opinion, this is a good year to win it,” he said. “My feet are my best advocates, more so than anything I might say!”
The remarks highlight Mbappé’s drive to cement his place among the world’s best after his move to Real Madrid and his pursuit of football’s most prestigious individual award.
The Frenchman also praised Barcelona’s young talent Lamine Yamal, recognizing the teenager’s skill and foreseeing a promising future for him.
“Lamine Yamal is a very talented player, and I have a feeling he’s going to have a great career,” Mbappé said. “I wish him all the best.”
Amidst the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Mbappé’s comments reflect his recognition of Yamal’s growing influence in football.
For the Frenchman, however, the immediate focus remains clear: helping Real Madrid compete for the biggest trophies while putting himself in contention for the Ballon d’Or.
