Mbappe finds more freedom and privacy in Madrid than in France

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has admitted that life in Spain gives him a more normal, freer lifestyle than he could enjoy in France.

As captain of the French national team and one of the world’s biggest football stars, he acknowledges that fame is an unavoidable part of his daily existence. Yet his move to the Spanish capital has allowed him to regain a degree of privacy he rarely had in Paris.

Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, with the club announcing the signing on June 3, 2024. The five-year contract positioned him as a central forward wearing number 9, amid high expectations for synergy with existing attackers like Vinícius Junior.

“I’m prepared to be famous; I have to deal with that,” Mbappe told French media. He explained that everyday activities have become far easier since joining Real Madrid, as he can now move around the city without the intense attention he faced in France.

“I’m very happy in Madrid; I can live more freely than in France. I can go out on the street without security. I can live my life and make plans that I didn’t make before,” he said.

Mbappe also insisted that his lifestyle is more ordinary than most people assume. “I do very normal things, more than people think,” the French international added.