Praised for Ditching Idol Cristiano Ronaldo’s $500M Route, Kylian Mbappe Receives 7-Word Message From Lionel Messi

Kylian Mbappe rejected a massive offer from Al Hilal to join them in the summer transfer window. Despite the Saudi club open to paying a lucrative $212 million to the French striker, Mbappe swiftly refused the move. Lionel Messi was also a target of the Saudi clubs this summer. But like his former teammate, he too chose a different path. The Argentinean was recently spotted spelling out a few words regarding Mbappe.

Kylian Mbappe’s rejecting a Saudi move brought a lot of praise from pundits who appreciated his decision to not take the $500 million route as Cristiano Ronaldo. The striker was courted by the Saudi club after he was placed on the transfer market by PSG.

No love lost for Kylian Mbappe

Lionel Messi’s time at Parc Des Princes wasn’t a fairytale story as the supporters would have hoped. Although Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe always had a good relationship. During a recent interview, the World Cup champion spoke a few words about Mbappe.

Messi expressed his admiration for Kylian Mbappe, who scored a hat trick in what many dubbed the greatest World Cup final of all time for France. Even though Mbappe’s team ended up on the losing side. Messi said, “The truth is that I like him.”

Lionel Messi has been on good terms with Kylian Mbappe during his stay at Parc Des Princes. La Pulga advised Mbappe to contemplate a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid, stressing the significance of selecting a club with a promising career-oriented project.

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Kylian Mbappe is not moved by money and it is clear from the fact that he didn’t even talk to the Saudi representatives regarding the offer. This mindset and approach received praise from Arsenal and France icon, Thierry Henry.

Shoutout from a France legend

During the summer, Kylian Mbappe’s future was a hot topic in the soccer world. In a jaw-dropping twist, Al Hilal went as far as offering Mbappe a staggering $1 billion deal, an offer that left many in disbelief. However, Mbappe swiftly rejected the eye-watering proposal, earning him praise from soccer pundit Thierry Henry. On the CBS Sports Golazo show, Henry commended Mbappe for his decision.

The Arsenal legend underscored the significance of Mbappe’s decision, stating that it was a pivotal moment for European soccer. Henry also went on to highlight that Mbappe’s influence and the message he sends as a representative of the sport played a crucial role in his steadfast choice not to make the move.

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Many world-class talents are being lured by high wages to play in the Saudi Pro League. The stance of Mbappe comes across as a statement for many other young talents. Do you think Mbappe should’ve joined Al Hilal? Let us know in the comments below.