Kylian Mbappé “is a PSG legend who gave everything to the club”, greets his coach Luis Enrique

The French striker announced in a video posted on social networks his departure from PSG at the end of the season on Friday.

The day after the shock announcement, it is already time for the first tributes. Kylian Mbappé was hailed as “a club legend who gave everything” at PSG, by his coach Luis Enrique on Saturday May 11, the day after the official announcement by the superstar of his departure from the capital at the end of the season.

“He’s a club legend, he’s a player who gave everything for this club, and the club gave him everything too”declared the coach at a press conference at the PSG Campus in Poissy about the top scorer in the history of the twelve-time French champion club. “I understand his decision”added the Spanish technician, ensuring that the “PSG will be stronger next season”. “These are things that we have already known for a long time, everyone knew it, it doesn’t change the general picture”estimated Luis Enrique.

“10/10 as a person and 10/10 as a footballer”

Kylian Mbappé announced his decision to his leaders in February, information widely relayed by the press. Asked about his management of Kylian Mbappé, placed on the bench numerous times since that date, Luis Enrique declared: “All decisions were made based on what I considered best for the team”.

“Despite the fact that we often wanted to oppose each other, which Kylian publicly denied, everything I can say about Kylian as a footballer and a person is wonderful”, confided the technician. Will he manage to integrate into the prestigious and competitive locker room of Real Madrid, his more than likely destination? “He is a warm person, who always has a smile, I give him 10/10 as a person and 10/10 as a footballer”replied Luis Enrique.

Asked about the silence of the club, which did not indicate whether there would be an official tribute on Sunday during PSG’s last match at the Parc des Princes against Toulouse (9:00 p.m.), he kicked in: “The question is not for me, but for the parties involved”. PSG plans to celebrate the Ligue 1 title on this occasion with the “Hexagoal” trophy.