Kylian Mbappe was the darling of host of clubs during the transfer
window. With Europe's top clubs all linked with a move for the former
Monaco youngster.
The 18 year old eventually secured a loan move to PSG which would be
made permanent for a fee of £167m next summer.
Besides his 26 goals in all competitions last season for Monaco, which
helped the Municipality side to the Ligue 1 title, one man who knows
more about his personality beyond his football talent is Arsene
Wenger.
The Arsenal manager tried to sign Mbappe in the summer of 2016 when he
had not fully burst into the scene at Monaco. Confirming Arsenal were
closer to signing him in 2016 than this year, because few clubs were
involved. It was a time he spoke directly to the 18 year old.
Now Wenger has used his moment of speaking with him to describe not
just his football qualities, but his personality.
He told BeiN sports thus;
"I think he is exceptionally intelligent, he has an exceptional
character, and exceptional belief," "I say to my friends: 'Mbappe is
the new Pele'.
"He can become the best player in the world, because he as well has
the charisma, the character, the belief.
"You never think you're speaking to an 18-year-old when you speak to him.
"He always gives you the impression when he gets the ball that
something special can happen."
He started life at his new club with a goal on his debut against Metz
last Friday. It is expected to be one of many he would score in his
home town club.
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