NEYMAR has opened up about his relationship with Kylian Mbappe, which he reckons went downhill after Lionel Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain. The trio were made up the French champion’s
Speaking on the podcast, Neymar claimed Lionel Messi's arrival in the summer of 2021 was detrimental to his partnership with Mbappe, who allegedly grew "jealous" of his relationship with the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. “Mbappe was not annoying. When Messi came, I think he became a little jealous," he said, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Striker Neymar said his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé became “a little jealous” after superstar Lionel Messi joined the French club in August 2021 in a free transfer
Neymar has claimed that Lionel Messi’s arrival at Paris Saint-Germain led to "jealousy" and "a change in behaviour" from Kylian Mbappe.
Neymar shares how Lionel Messi’s arrival at PSG sparked jealousy in Mbappe and how egos derailed the club’s success.
Kylian Mbappe’s adaptation at Real Madrid was always an interesting topic of discussion, especially given that he would have to share the spotlight with Vinicius Jr who was already the club’s
Neymar jr shared his viewpoint on his time at PSG, mentioning Kylian Mbappé's jealousy after Lionel Messi's arrival, as per a podcast with Romário. Ne
Striker Neymar said his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé became “a little jealous" after superstar Lionel Messi joined the French club in August 2021 in a free transfer.
Brazilian striker blames clash of egos for the failure of the three superstars to gel when they played together at the French club.
The 32-year-old Neymar, who left PSG for Saudi club Al-Hilal in 2023, said he initially got on well with Mbappe when the France international joined him at PSG in 2017. “I had my issues with him, we had a little fight, but he was a boy who at the beginning, when he arrived, was fundamental,” Neymar said of Mbappe.
After three more years, Neymar left PSG to join Al-Hilal, and rumors emerged of a strained relationship between the Brazilian and Frenchman. While speaking to former Brazilian player Romário, the ex-PSG standout set the record straight regarding his relationship with the now Real Madrid superstar.