Real boss Zidane hails ‘exceptional’ Mbappe

AFP, MADRID: Zinedine Zidane hailed Kylian Mbappe’s “exceptional” breakout season on Friday as speculation mounted that the Monaco starlet has set his heart on a move to Real Madrid.
Friday’s edition of the Madrid sports daily Marca said that the 18-year-old Mbappe has indicated his desire to join the reigning European champions.
Asked about speculation linking Mbappe to Europe’s biggest clubs, Zidane said that fellow Frenchman Mbappe had once very nearly joined the Real youth academy.

Real boss Zidane hails exceptional Mbappe

AFP, MADRID: Zinedine Zidane hailed Kylian Mbappes exceptional breakout season on Friday as speculation mounted that the Monaco starlet has set his heart on a move to Real Madrid. Fridays edition of the Madrid sports daily Marca said that the 18-year-old Mbappe has indicated his desire to join the reigning European champions. Asked about speculation linking Mbappe to Europes biggest clubs, Zidane said that fellow Frenchman Mbappe had once very nearly joined the Real youth academy.