PSG’s Cyril Hanouna Weighs in on Mbappé’s Departure to Real Madrid

This summer, Kylian Mbappé made headlines once again, leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after a remarkable seven-year stint to join Real Madrid. His departure marks a significant loss for the Parisian club, given his goal-scoring prowess. However, television personality Cyril Hanouna has come forward to provide a different perspective on this transition during a recent broadcast.

The Rise and Departure of Kylian Mbappé

In 2017, PSG secured the services of Kylian Mbappé for a staggering €180 million from AS Monaco, a move that set the stage for a brilliant football saga. After seven years filled with achievements and records, the French forward decided to pursue new challenges at Real Madrid. This shift is not just a loss on a sporting level but also a financial blow for PSG, which now has to navigate a future without its star player. Surprisingly, the club’s current season has begun on a positive note, which prompted Hanouna to reassure Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the club’s president, about the situation.

Cyril Hanouna’s Support for Nasser Al-Khelaïfi

During his show on Europe 1, Cyril Hanouna openly discussed his friendship with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi. He recounted a conversation they had after Mbappé’s exit, stating: “I want to say right away that I’m a very good friend of the PSG president. I’ve never hidden that. My life motto is to always defend my friends. I know him well and I stand 100% behind him in this situation.“

The Champions League Dilemma

Hanouna did not hold back in expressing his thoughts on Mbappé’s impact on the team. He remarked, “The PSG has not earned a single euro with Mbappé. In fact, they play much better without him. I told Nasser last week, ‘The only question I have for you is: did you win the Champions League with Mbappé?’ He said no. I replied, ‘You have your answer, so be happy and let’s go play padel.’“