His new role, his relationship with Griezmann, his image: Mbappé's first words as captain of the Blues

His debut as captain

"It went well.

My week was nice.

We had a new group, newcomers.

We try to include them.

What type of captain do I want to be?

There are fundamentals but it also depends on others.

I want to be turned towards others.

I don't have much experience in the captaincy.

I don't want to decide but to open up.

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His discussion with Antoine Griezmann

“I spoke with Antoine because he was disappointed.

It's understandable.

I told him that in his place, I would have had the same reaction.

He is 32 years old, he was one of the best of the Didier Deschamps era.

I told him that I am not his superior.

He is respected and loved by the group.

You have to benefit from his experience.

We will be side by side.”

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“Above all, it's a kif.

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Kylian Mbappé on his role as captain

Didier Deschamps' announcement regarding the captaincy

“By putting aside all that is responsibilities.

Above all, it's a kif.

I am the captain of my country!

I was very happy when he told me.

It's a new responsibility.

I'll take it naturally.

It will not change the way I play, but maybe the way I behave because you have to be even more oriented towards others.

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His thoughts on captaincy

“Reflection is difficult to have.

When the coach asks you if you want to become captain, your mouth immediately says yes.

I didn't think about it at all.

It's Monday, when the coach asked me: I said yes.

Three months before, at the World Cup in Qatar, I do not think that I will be captain.

His image as a selfish player

“I don't understand but I accept.

This is the life of a highly publicized top player.

People judge without being from the inside.

My teammates know that my obsession is to win.

And I don't win alone, but as a team.

You have to let it flow.”

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“You have to thank him for what he did, because he didn't just do negative things.

But he is no longer part of the France team.

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His freedom of speech

“Why do you want that to change?

Everyone is a different captain depending on their personality.

I don't think the coach made me captain because he thought I was going to do the same as Hugo Lloris."

The departure of Noël Le Graët

“I know that my words make a big noise.

This is also why I spoke.

He quit.

You have to thank him for what he did, because he didn't just do bad things.

But he is no longer part of the France team.

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“They have a World Cup this summer.

We will support them.

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Kylian Mbappé on Les Bleues

On the events concerning the French women's team

“I exchanged with Wendie Renard.

They had their reasons.

Maybe the shape was a bit out of place but you also have to understand them.

They got what they wanted.

Now it's up to them to come back to the France team.

They have a World Cup this summer.

We will support them.”

His role as a leader for the young players of the Blues

"It's a pleasure.

As a leader, it's easy because they understand quickly.

I don't need to repeat, they already know.

They are gifted and play in the best clubs in the world.

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