"He's very normal person": Mbappe's Surprising Confession about what Lionel Messi was Really Like

French star reflects on his PSG years with Messi and shines in record Real Madrid start

"He's very normal person": Mbappe's Surprising Confession about what Lionel Messi was Really Like

Kylian Mbappe's described his time alongside Lionel Messi at Paris Saint Germain as "stroke of luck" revealing that the Argentine legend was surprisingly "ordinary & humble" off the pitch.

Mbappe’s Reflection on Messi

In interview with Movistar, the Real Madrid striker recalled his 2 season with Messi at PSG between 2021 & 2023.

"Playing with Messi was pure luck. I never imagined I’d share team with him, He’s a very normal person. When you’re famous, people create image of you but he was just respectful, calm and genuine. As player he’s unique" Mbappe said.

🫂🇦🇷 Kylian Mbappé: “I was lucky to be able to play with Leo Messi. He is totally normal, he has respect for everyone”.

“I never thought I’d play with him because my dream was always Real Madrid, I never thought about joining Barcelona in my life”. pic.twitter.com/73WxcttJAg

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 12, 2025

The PSG Trio That Shone & Faded

Messi & Mbappe formed lethal partnership in Paris combining for 67 game, 14 goal assisted by the Frenchman and 20 returned by Messi.

Alongside Neymar they built one of Europe’s most feared attacks until both south Americans left the club in 2023.

❗️Kylian Mbappé: "Playing with Lionel Messi was a blessing. I didn’t expect to play with him."

"My dream was to play for Real Madrid, and I never imagined I'd play for Barcelona." pic.twitter.com/lqAVJzwbSX

— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) October 12, 2025

Mbappe admitted that while he admired Messi, his lifelong dream was always to join Real Madrid not Barcelona.