Neymar Sets Record Straight on His Relationship With Kylian Mbappé at PSG | OneFootball

In 2017, Paris Saint-Germain welcomed two top players, Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappé, as the capital club had an ambitious approach to winning the UEFA Champions League.

The 32-year-old went on to make 173 appearances across all competitions, scoring 118 goals and recording 73 assists. Neymar would win five Ligue 1 titles, three Coupe de France trophies, two Coupe de la Ligue trophies, and four Trophée des Champions.

Moreover, Neymar and Mbappé helped the Ligue 1 side reach the 2020 UEFA Champions League final. However, the Parisians fell to Bayern Munich and it’s been the closest that the club has come close to winning the competition.

After three more years, Neymar left PSG to join Al-Hilal, and rumors emerged of a strained relationship between the Brazilian and Frenchman.

Neymar opens up about his relationship with Kylian Mbappé

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While speaking to former Brazilian player Romário, the ex-PSG standout set the record straight regarding his relationship with the now Real Madrid superstar.

“We had a bit of a fallout with Kylian Mbappé,” Neymar said. “At first, when he joined, he was amazing. I used to call him Golden Boy and always told him he’d be one of the best in the world, and that I’d help him along the way. He would come over to my place, and we’d eat together often. We had some really good years.

But when Lionel Messi arrived at PSG, Kylian started feeling jealous. He didn’t want to share anymore. That’s when the disagreements began. Everything changed from there. What went wrong at PSG? It was the ego.”

Last month, Neymar also spoke about how he views his seven years in Paris after being a full year removed since his departure.

“My experience at PSG was both good and bad,” Neymar said. “Very good because, in terms of football, I think I was at the peak of my career, but bad because I was injured for long periods and often. I don’t think I even finished a single season, so there was inevitably some sadness.

“I won’t forget the very good moments, like the Champions League final (in 2020). We could have won it, but a final is decided by details. Otherwise, playing in Ligue 1 was a very good experience. The fans were great with me during my time there. I wrote my story in Ligue 1. I’m proud of it, but it’s over, and now I have to focus on Al-Hilal.”