Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal has made a surprising admission about his new teammate Kylian Mbappe ahead of the Euro 2024 championships. In an interview with Marca, Carvajal praised Mbappe as a world-class player but jokingly expressed his hope that the French superstar won’t have a great campaign at the Euros.
“Mbappe? What to say! World class. The best players have to play in the best team. I wish him that he won’t have a good EURO, but that he will be his best version from August onwards,” Carvajal said.
Carvajal’s comments are a lighthearted way of acknowledging Mbappe’s talent while also showing his competitive spirit. He wants Mbappe to be at his best for Real Madrid’s season, not for France’s Euro campaign.
Mbappe, who recently signed with Real Madrid after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, will join his new teammates after the Euros. The 25-year-old is expected to be a key player for both France and Real Madrid, and his arrival has generated significant excitement among fans.
Carvajal’s admission highlights the friendly rivalry between teammates and the competitive nature of top-level football. While he wants Mbappe to succeed at Real Madrid, he also wants Spain to do well at the Euros.