Mbappe Reunites With Ex-PSG Teammate Hakimi for Padel and Gaming in Paris

Mbappe Reunites With Ex-PSG Teammate Hakimi for Padel and Gaming in Paris

  • Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been left out of France's squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games
  • The 25-year-old has been a pale shadow of his former brilliant best since moving to Madrid in the summer
  • The Frenchman caught up with former Paris Saint-Germain teammates Achraf Hakimi and Anau Tenas as he returned to Paris for a padel

Kylian Mbappe enjoyed a padel game with former PSG teammates Achraf Hakimi and Arnau Tenas, reconnecting with friends during his return to Paris.

The star forward, whose high-profile move to Madrid was filled with promise, has encountered a challenging adjustment to Carlo Ancelotti’s system.

Mbappe Reunites with Ex-PSG Teammates Hakimi for Padel and Gaming in Paris
Kylian Mbappe scored on his debut game for Real Madrid against Atalanta. Photo by Diego Souto.
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The Real Madrid star, currently sidelined from France’s Nations League squad due to injury recovery, took the international break as an opportunity to unwind and catch up with familiar faces in the French capital.

Left out of France’s national team for a second consecutive break, Mbappe appeared in good spirits as he spent time with his old PSG colleagues, per the BBC.

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In addition to the padel session, the trio bonded over video games, with Mbappe later sharing photos from the reunion on social media.

His Instagram post, captioned:

“Padel & Friends… The perfect Mix. TEAM Blue,” showed the group smiling and enjoying their time off the pitch.

After a refreshing break back home, Mbappe will rejoin Real Madrid as they gear up for an away match against Leganes in La Liga on November 24.

Is Mbappe considering international retirement?

In another report on Kylian Mbappe, Legit.ng shared that the Real Madrid forward is reportedly reluctant to return to the French national team in the near future.

Sources indicate that the French star may even be contemplating early retirement from international football.

Mbappe unhappy with Real Madrid coach's tactics

In a related update, Legit.ng reports that Kylian Mbappe is reportedly dissatisfied with Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical approach at Real Madrid.

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The French star has allegedly expressed his concerns to those close to him, feeling that the team’s style differs from what he was accustomed to at PSG, where much of the play was directed to support him.

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Ibrahim Sofiyullaha (Editorial Assistant) Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng