After Lionel Messi's statements were published in "France Football" magazine, a part of the interview regarding his teammate, Kylian Mbappé, has been revealed. The 'Pulga' once again confirmed that the French striker had the desire to leave the club, but Messi did not give his opinion on the matter as he was a newcomer to the PSG team.
However, as the days have passed, these players have been able to get along both on and off the field. One of the aspects revealed by Lionel Messi is that Mbappé speaks Spanish very well, which facilitates communication between them as well as with their other Latin American teammates.
"Honestly, it's easy to get along with a player like him. In addition, Kylian speaks perfect Spanish, so we have good exchanges off the field as well. It makes things easier. It hasn't been long since I arrived, so it's still a little early to draw any conclusions. But I'm sure it will work well," said Lionel Messi to "France Football".
Mbappé and Lionel Messi in their first meeting at PSG
On the other hand, Lionel Messi made it clear that it is a joy for him that Kylian Mbappé stayed at PSG, as all the information circulating within the team was that the forward was already at Real Madrid for this season.
"Did I try to convince him to stay and not go to Real Madrid? I had just arrived, I didn't know him well enough to go and talk to him about this and give him my opinion. Like everyone else, I waited to see what would happen. But in the end, he stayed with us and for me, it's a great joy. He is another element in our favor to achieve our goals," he added.
Why does Mbappé speak Spanish
The French forward has always had the dream of joining Real Madrid, so he has been studying the language in case he gets that opportunity. It is not known for certain who taught him, but his commitment in that aspect is clear.