Kylian Mbappe claims to revel in the pressure of being a Real Madrid player and still believes that he can reach 40 goals in his debut campaign.
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Became a 'Galactico' in summer of 2024Recovered from a slow start to produce his bestDetermined to deliver on Blancos' faithFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The World Cup-winning France international became the latest ‘Galactico’ at Santiago Bernabeu in the summer of 2024 and was expected to cement his superstar status in the Spanish capital while competing for Ballon d’Or recognition.
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Mbappe endured a slow start with the Blancos, leading to early questions being asked of his value to the cause in a No.9 role, but the 26-year-old has never been the type to back down from a challenge and has played his way into form.
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Mbappe has said of operating under the brightest of spotlights and in front of a demanding fan base: “I am the type of player who needs this pressure and needs to do more. Against Celta, people booed us a little, but that is normal. If you don’t win a match, it is normal for the people to boo. Our role is to change the boos. On Sunday, we played well, we have the personality to change and play well. We have no problem with the people who boo. But we need everyone to be united. I understand the whistling, no problem, but let’s not lose our unity. It’s that simple. We need everyone to write a new page in history.”
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The Frenchman added on altering his mindset in Madrid and unlocking full potential: "It was more mental, I told myself that I had to do better, I knew it, and it was a moment of 'BAM', it's time to change because I didn't come to Madrid to play badly. Playing well for a month is not enough. In Madrid you always have to play well. It is always a dream to wear this shirt. I have been living a dream since day one. The reason I did not come earlier was not the club’s fault, nor the fault of the Madrid supporters, it was mine. I have won two titles, and I am enjoying my time here. I have also learned about Spanish culture."