Lionel Rosso and Cédric Chasseur, edited by Gauthier Delomez
The football world is full of praise for Kylian Mbappé, as is Marco Verratti. “I knew him very young. Every time I see him in training, I see him stronger, whether technically or in terms of character”, says the Italian midfielder of PSG in an exceptional interview granted to teams ofEurope 1 Sports, before the knockout round of the Champions League return on Wednesday evening between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. “Now I don’t see a player at his height,” added the Italian international at the microphone of Lionel Rosso and Cédric Chasseur, underlining how the young French striker recovered from his failure at the Euro.
“I hope he can break all the records”
An uncertain time for the return match due to a blow to the left foot in training, Kylian Mbappé should be aligned from the kick-off. Good news for PSG supporters, and for Marco Verratti, who insists on the importance of the presence of the world champion. “He makes differences that are not easy to make in today’s football. You can feel it when he is on the pitch, when he scores”, explains the Italian international at the microphone of Europe 1.
With 156 goals in all competitions in the jersey of Paris SG, Kylian Mbappé is approaching the record of the club of the capital, held by the Uruguayan Edinson Cavani and his 200 goals. “I hope he can break all club records and become the top scorer,” said Marco Verratti.
“I like him a lot, as a person and as a player”
To beat this goal record, the Parisian number 7 will have to extend his contract next summer. “I would sign him today!”, smiles the Italian midfielder, who wants to continue playing alongside the young French striker. “I will always appreciate him, whatever decision he makes because I love him very much, as a person and as a player,” said Marco Verratti.
And the European champion with Italy to hope to see Kylian Mbappé continue the adventure in the capital: “Like all the French, the Parisians, and my teammates, we want to be able to play together next year.”