Kylian Mbappé has responded to reports claiming he is unhappy with Real Madrid for not doing enough to campaign for his Ballon d’Or chances.
The Real Madrid forward appeared to dismiss the rumours with a sarcastic response on Instagram, writing: “Yes, yes… I even got angry with my great aunt too!”
Mbappé’s reaction comes amid speculation surrounding the Ballon d’Or race and the role clubs play in promoting their players. The France captain has enjoyed another impressive period at club and international level, keeping himself among the names discussed for football’s most prestigious individual award.
His Instagram response suggests that the reports of tension between him and Real Madrid may have been exaggerated, with the Frenchman seemingly choosing humour rather than directly engaging with the speculation.
Meanwhile, Mbappé has also suffered a setback on the international stage after France’s latest win.
The Real Madrid star has been handed a two-week injury blow following the match, raising concerns over his immediate availability for his club. The injury means Mbappé could be forced to spend time on the sidelines as he begins his recovery.
For Real Madrid, his absence could come at an important stage of the season, with the club relying heavily on the forward for goals and attacking contributions.
Despite the injury setback and the latest rumours surrounding his Ballon d’Or campaign, Mbappé’s social media response indicates that he is not allowing the speculation to distract him from his football.
Real Madrid will now hope their star forward makes a quick recovery and returns to action as soon as possible.
