French football sensation Kylian Mbappé has caught the attention of English speakers with his accent.
At 25, Mbappé shared his thoughts with CNN prior to the Euro 2024 tournament, aiming to bring back the glory for France after their unexpected early exit in the previous Euro championship in 2021.
This tournament marks MbappĂ©’s debut as captain at a major event, and he opened up about what it means to him.
A snippet of this interview was shared on X, formerly Twitter, by TNT Sports, causing a stir among soccer fans who were amazed by MbappĂ©’s fluency in English.
It’s my first competition as captain, so it’s really important for me. This is my first time competing as a captain. It’s very important to me. 🙏
Kylian Mbappe, the new chapter in France and his own history is about to be written🇫🇷🏆
🎥 @cnnsport @amandadcnn pic.twitter.com/ZotJ0r56yJ
– Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) June 12, 2024
“What the h*** is this accent??” questioned @D4KAComps in a post that garnered over 18.2 million views.
A West Ham United fan account, Hammers Hive chimed in, speculating that Mbappé might be practicing an American accent in preparation for a potential move to the U.S.
Euros in Germany are set to kick off on June 14 and will run for a month.
Just recently, Mbappé bid adieu to Paris Saint-Germain to embark on a new adventure with Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid in a high-profile transfer.
Regarding his departure from PSG, MbappĂ© clarified, “I wasn’t unhappy at PSG—that would be a slap in the face of the people who defended me—I have always been happy.”
Reflecting on his time at PSG, where he clinched six Ligue 1 titles, Mbappé expressed his joy and pride in joining his dream club, Real Madrid.
“So happy and proud to join the club of my dreams,” MbappĂ© shared shortly after Real Madrid confirmed his transfer on June 3. “Can’t wait to meet you, Madridistas. Thanks for your incredible support.”