Kylian Mbappe is already a French icon at just 24 years old, having led France to the FIFA World Cup final twice and starred for his club Paris Saint-Germain. He is speculated to join Real Madrid next summer, a transfer that has been anticipated for a long time.
Wilfrid Mbappe, the French superstar’s father, is well-known for his unwavering support and coaching of his son since childhood, in addition to his career in sports management. He is originally from Cameroon but moved to France and has since settled there.
Kylian Mbappe reacts to father Wilfrid’s scoring prowess
PSG star Kylian Mbappe has been coached and nurtured by his father, Wilfrid Mbappe, a former player who has not only played for French clubs but also managed several clubs. Wilfrid recently featured in a charity match to raise funds for the Pieces Jaunes hospital.
The star-studded charity match featured former players such as Eden Hazard, Arsenal legend Robert Pires, Didier Deschamps, and many other big retired names, alongside Kylian Mbappe’s father who not only featured in the match but also found the back of the net.
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid star Eden Hazard recently announced his retirement from professional football. In his final match, he provided a trademark flick assist to Wilfrid Mbappé, who netted a brilliant finish, scoring the sixth goal for his side. Overall, Hazard contributed two assists and scored a goal.
Kylian Mbappé hilariously reacted to his father’s goal, retweeting the clip on the social media platform X with a cheerful caption, saying, “Your Cameroonian version is ready @Ronaldo,” tagging Brazilian legend Ronaldo and using the Cameroon flag emoji to compare his father to him.
The father of Mbappé began his career as a professional football player just like his son, but unfortunately, he wasn’t very successful. Later, he moved to France to pursue his sporting career and resided in Bondy. There, he took on the role of a community football coach, helping young players.
Wilfrid left Mbappe’s agent job after son changing agency
Kylian Mbappé is earning a hefty amount at PSG, and potential negotiations for a reported contract extension are underway despite rumors of his move to Real Madrid. The 24-year-old is represented by his family members, Fayza Lamar and Wilfried Mbappé, who act as his agents and managers.
However, according to new FIFA rules, player agents and representatives must hold a permitted license to carry out their professional practices. Therefore, Mbappé’s parents need to be licensed in order to get involved in the negotiations of his future contracts with clubs. Hence, Kylian switched his agent.
