Through his personal Instagram account, Kylian Mbappe has criticized PSG for promoting his image over Messi and Neymar.
Just weeks after being eliminated in the Champions League, Coupe de France and worrying defeats in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain have just sent their superstar Kylian Mbappe into a fit of rage after reveɑlιng a video for the campaign. club’s extension for the 2023-2024 season.
The video released by PSG on Wednesday (April 5) features excerpts from an interview with Mbappe in which he talks about the team and the fans. These excerpts are linked by PSG to the ticket sales section of the club’s website. It will not be a big deal, if the Paris team asks for Mbappe’s opinion.
Specifically, in the latest advertisement of PSG, the image of Kylian Mbappe is denser and more prominent than other teammates (both Messi and Neymar are not present).
Striker Kylian Mbappe has publicly criticized PSG after the French team used his image in a promotional video to sell season tickets, without informing the French superstar.
This made Kylian unhappy, he felt like he was being taken advantage of by the club and immediately spoke up when he posted an official story:
“I just took part in the club’s 2023/24 season ticketing campaign. I was never informed of this. I just thought it was a casual interview. I disagree with publishing the video. That’s why I’m fιghting for my image rights. PSG is a top club and family — but it’s NOT Kylian Saint-Germain“
Mbappe posted an article criticizing PSG.
Last year, Mbappe refused to participate in a team photo and sponsorship activities for the French national team. At the time, the 23-year-old striker said there was a dispute over his image rights with the French Football Federation (FFF). After that, the FFF announced they would review the image rights agreement with the players.
Kylian Mbappe once took a firm stance on the issue of image copyright in the French team
The fɑct that PSG “infuriated” Mbappe at the end of the season is clearly not a wise move, because the future of this striker still contains many doubts.
Despite signing a new contract with PSG last year, Mbappe can completely leave Paris in the near future, with Real Madrid as a potential destination. Currently, PSG has not commented on Mbappe’s public criticism.
PSG made another mistake in an already volatile season.
In the context that Real Madrid has not given up on the signing of the striker born in 1998, Mbappe’s future at PSG is now complicated. Not excluding the possibility, Mbappe will leave if the Parisian team does not change in a positive direction, not only in terms of team quality but also on marginal issues.
In another development, Mbappe’s attacking partners like Messi or Neymar are also having problems with the future. While Neymar is having injury problems and finding it difficult to find a new destination, Messi is in a situation of “dilemma” when deciding between staying at PSG or returning to Barca or going to the Middle East to play.