Real Madrid’s star forward Kylian Mbappe admits that Madrid’s calmness is helping him to deliver his best on the pitch gradually. He has mentioned that the lifestyle in Madrid is less hectic than in Paris and also pointed out that staying in Madrid has made him more relaxed. The lifestyle in Madrid is inspiring him to recover mentally and physically as he looks to build on his scintillating start to the season.

Ahead of Friday’s World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan, Mbappe has said, “No career is linear. There can be difficult years, when you have to endure a bit more hardship. But in life, I think I’ve adapted well to Madrid. It’s true that I’m a bit more relaxed. This isn’t an attack on France, but it’s true that I’m more relaxed in Madrid. The lifestyle is different; it’s less hectic than in Paris. I think that’s part of the evolution of a man and a player.”

The 26-year-old France captain, now in his second season at Real and with 14 goals in 10 appearances across all competitions so far this term, added, “I have managed to get myself back on track, to get my head and my legs back in the right place. But it’s only the start of the season. It’s only October, there’s still a lot to play for, and there will be a lot to show.”

This quote comes after Mbappe’s impressive debut campaign at Real Madrid, when he scored 44 goals in all competitions, although the team fell short of securing a major trophy.

Mbappe joined Real on a free transfer in June 2024, leaving Paris Saint-Germain after a seven-year stay. In Paris, he established himself as their all-time leading scorer with 256 goals and lifted six Ligue 1 titles and four French Cups.

France top Group D in their World Cup qualifiers, having earned six points from two matches.

Mbappe has the chance to surpass Olivier Giroud as France’s all-time top scorer. Giroud, who ended his international career after the conclusion of the 2024 European Championship, holds the record with 57 goals, while Mbappe is just five goals shy of the mark.