The French National Cup could not have been a more beautiful farewell that Kylian Mbappe sent to Paris Saint-Germain fans even though the past 7 years were not always happy for both sides.
Mbappe waited slowly and thoughtfully outside PSG’s changing room at Pierre Mauroy Stadium prior to the final game against Lyon. With ninety minutes remaining to don the French capital team’s shirt, the 25-year-old star finds it difficult not to feel wistful for things that aren’t quite finished.
After the game, Mbappe remarked, “Usually, you will have to wait a long time because of the media programs in the French Cup finals.”It’s a thought-provoking period. All of my memories suddenly came flooding back at that same time. The next ninety minutes are running out, you can’t turn back, and everything is challenging since this is the final match. Numerous feelings regarding the supporters, the squad, and the athletes. Having the chance to finish the season with a title makes me extremely happy.”
Even though the 1998-born striker was loudly jeered by the home team’s supporters during the most recent game at Parc des Princes, Mbappe has every right to celebrate. For Mbappe specifically, the handshakes, cheers, and dancing will undoubtedly live on in his memory.
Mbappe had a beautiful ending with PSG.
Gianluigi Donnarumma, a teammate, helped the French player carry the trophy onto his back as he made his way to the corner of the stands, where PSG supporters were gathering to savor the final moments before their departure. When the song “One More Time” (translation: One more time) was played, Pierre Mauroy Stadium management expressed similar feelings, as though they were telling Mbappe that this was the final time they would see the 2018 world champion.
“I have always experienced the whole gamut of emotions in my profession. There are always a lot of fresh experiences when playing for PSG. “This team has given me new experiences,” Mbappe remarked.
Ever since declaring his intention to quit PSG in February, Mbappe has hardly played a more brilliant game than the one he played in the championship encounter against Lyon this past weekend.
The French great made a lot of impressions in his farewell game wearing the red and blue shirt, despite neither scoring or providing an assist. During the course of the 90-minute game, Mbappe made 4 scoring opportunities for his teammates, completed 42/44 passes, and fired 9 shots. Although there wasn’t much room to touch the ball, the former AS Monaco player did a fantastic job drawing attention from the opposition’s defenders, which allowed teammates Fabian Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele to dismantle goalie Lucas Perri.
Mbappe leaving leaves Enrique facing a difficult problem.
After moments of celebration, Mbappe left, leaving PSG with one question before officially entering the new era. Luis Enrique’s team next season will be a mix of older heroes and a youthful firepower eager to shine. Without Mbappe, the Spanish military leader can completely hand over the sword to Dembele as a reliable leader.
“Mbappe has just had a difficult season ,” Enrique said after the match. “It was difficult to say goodbye to him, someone who was always ready to give his all for the team. He still deserves a cake even if he doesn’t score. He is always the difference maker for the team. There will be no replacement for Mbappe, there is only a team that aspires to conquer the top, possibly with 4 or 5 new people. We will try to build a fighting squad without Mbappe. It’s really a challenge but we want to make history and win the Champions League.”
A new era has officially begun, but the Park of Princes will no longer have a superstar .
Mbappe joined PSG at the age of 18. After 7 years, the striker born in 1998’s CV has 15 titles, 256 goals, 95 assists, 6 Ligue 1 top scorers, 5 times becoming Ligue 1’s Best Player of the Season and becoming a football player. Greatest shot at Parc des Princes.
The last image of Mbappe at PSG appeared with a trophy and a medal around his neck, an unforgettable memory for fans of the capital team