Birthday Boy Kylian Mbappe Sends a 3-Word Message to Sergio Ramos

PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe turned 25 on Wednesday. In what can be called a birthday bash, the 25-year-old unleashed a brace that powered PSG’s win against Metz. Outside of the pitch, Mbappe’s teammates came together to blow candles. However, his close companion and ex-teammate Sergio Ramos could not join the celebrations like he used to while playing for PSG. Nonetheless, Ramos did not shy away from sending warm wishes to the Frenchman. The veteran defender’s sweet gesture was enough to make the striker happy as he responded with an emotional message depicting the closeness between the two of them.

The Spaniard shared the same pitch with Kylian Mbappe in 51 matches for PSG. That gave way to a strong bond outside the pitch. Though the veteran defender missed the PSG star’s birthday party, he did not forget to Facetime the birthday boy.

How did Kylian Mbappe respond to Sergio Ramos’ birthday wish?

A few hours back, Sergio Ramos took to Instagram stories with a screen grab of a video call with Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi. Mbappe seemed to be celebrating his birthday with the fullback. Along with the picture, Ramos wrote “Miss u!” referring to the birthday boy. The French captain was quick to notice the 37-year-old defender’s gesture. The lethal striker also took to Instagram and reposted his ex-teammate’s story. The PSG #7 wrote “PAPAAAA MISS U,” on his post.

This bromance between the soccer greats is no great surprise. When Sergio Ramos signed for PSG after a storied Real Madrid stint, he was on cloud nine at the thought of sharing the stage with Kylian Mbappe. Besides, the French captain had the warmest of farewell notes for the ace defender when he left PSG for Sevilla. Apart from all this, there has been a time when Ramos acted like a father figure too. Thanks to the ex-Real Madrid icon’s timely advice and guidance, the PSG locker room saw tensions between Neymar and Kylian Mbappe easing.

Ramos calmed down a heated matter between Mbappe and Neymar

Former PSG star Neymar’s equation with Kylian Mbappe worsened in 2022. The two had once gotten into a heated argument on the pitch after Neymar decided to take a penalty because the Frenchman had already missed one. The feud escalated to the dressing room. Enters the experienced Sergio Ramos. He did not shy away from telling Neymar that the striker has always been PSG’s penalty-taker. The 2010 World champion’s timely intervention helped the two of them bury the hatchet for the time being.

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This incident from the PSG locker room reminds one of a wise elder stepping in to keep two angry people at bay. No wonder Kylian Mbappe wrote ‘papa’ to refer to the Sevilla star. The two might have parted on the pitch, but the love and respect between the youngster and the veteran goes on. What are your thoughts on this bond? Let us know in the comments below.

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