The popularity of Kylian Mbappe has reached new heights in Spain over the past few years. Not only has he achieved outstanding success in his career, but his ongoing transfer saga with Real Madrid has also generated anticipation among fans of seeing him play in Spain. An intriguing fact is that the first child born in Spain this year has been named ‘Kylian.’
It is not uncommon for parents to name their children after soccer players they admire. In fact, we have witnessed similar instances in the past as with Lionel Messi, for whom a rule had to be established in his hometown Rosario, making it illegal for people to name their child ‘Messi.’
A new peak of craze for Kylian Mbappe in Spain
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A fascinating revelation emerged regarding the former World Cup winner and his impact on the new generation. As per Relevo, it has been reported that the first child born in Spain was named ‘Kylian’. The baby was born in Vigo, and the name represents an homage to the French sensation, as the child’s father is an avid soccer fan.
El primer niño de 2024 en España nació en Vigo y se llamó…
✨ Kylian ✨
Sí, por Mbappé.
Así está cambiando el fútbol los nombres de los más pequeños.
✍️ @_gvillar https://t.co/B96hHvlyET
— Relevo (@relevo) January 9, 2024
It demonstrates the profound influence that Kylian Mbappe has had on fans worldwide. In fact, over the past decade, 292 children have been given the name Kylian. Furthermore, the average age of individuals named Kylian in Spain is 4.5 years, strongly indicating that they linked the surge in name to the popularity of the PSG star.
While Spain celebrates these baby Kylians, Real Madrid continues their relentless pursuit of securing Kylian Mbappe himself. Fortunately, the saga appears to be reaching its long-awaited conclusion, as an agreement is in place for the PSG superstar to grace the pitch in Madrid.
Real Madrid and Mbappe reach a secret arrangement
Kylian Mbappe’s contract is set to expire in just six months, allowing him to leave PSG as a free agent. Recent rumors indicate that Real Madrid has secured a secret agreement with the 25-year-old, making his move to Los Blancos in the summer transfer window almost certain.
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Surprisingly, PSG’s director has claimed to not know this deal. While there is still some uncertainty surrounding the situation, it appears that we are witnessing the final chapter of the long-standing Mbappe-Madrid saga.
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