Finally, after years and years of suspense, misleading transfer rumors, and deadline-day chaos, the ever-entertaining Kylian Mbappé has left PSG and Ligue 1.
After leaving for free and ostensibly signing a huge contract, Mbappé joins a stacked front line including Vinicius and Rodrygo while teaming up with superstars Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde. It’s an exciting new chapter in his life that will certainly lead to goals, trophies, and a potential bid as one of the greatest of all time.
He leaves behind a dominant stint in France where he won seven Ligue 1 titles, three Coupe de France trophies, two Coupe de la Ligue, and a Champions League final berth. He goes down in PSG history with 256 goals, 56 more than second, and 288 total goals and 126 assists throughout his time with Monaco and PSG. Not only will Ligue 1 change with his absence, but French soccer will morph drastically without him.
That’s not to say that Mbappé is the only reason to watch French football. Ligue 1 has long been a hub for young talent and stars to succeed, and it plays an attractive, entertaining brand of football. Although Mbappé leaving will be a huge blow to Ligue 1, it should not be the end-all, be-all for teams.
Quality in France is still elite
Even without Mbappé, PSG still has a lot of exciting talent. Warren Zaïre-Emery is one of the most exciting midfielders in the world. Nuno Mendes, Bradley Barcola,Manuel Ugarte, and Gonçalo Ramos are all young superstars ready for an increased role. Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembélé are also still stars in their own right.
Lille center-back Leny Yoro is making his case as one of the best defenders in Europe despite being 18 years old. Yoro’s playstyle — composure and calmness that exudes from the teenager along with his technical ability and athleticism — has put him on top of several clubs’ shortlists. Real, United, and PSG have all been linked to the Frenchman, but staying at Lille is a…
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Author : Deolu Akingbade
Publish date : 2024-06-02 13:00:00
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