Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has acknowledged that Cristiano Ronaldo has had a significant influence on his career and confirmed that the Portuguese icon has personally offered him guidance.
The French star, now a year and a half into his journey with the Spanish giants, expressed his ambition to leave a lasting legacy comparable to that of the club’s all-time leading scorer.
He shared these thoughts during an interview with Universo Valdano.
“Cristiano has always been a role model, an example, for me,” Mbappe told Universo Valdano.
“I’m lucky to be able to talk to him. He gives me advice, helps me… He’s the number one, the biggest reference at Real Madrid. People, even now, still dream of Cristiano.
“He’s the best, but I want to forge my own path, and it will be historic for me and for Real Madrid. I want to do something historic with Real Madrid.”