Looking disconcerted, Pep Guardiola waited a few seconds before responding.
Monday, at a press conference, a journalist mentioned a possible interest from Manchester City for Kylian Mbappé, whose future is written more on the side of Real Madrid.
He took the opportunity to ask the Catalan coach his opinion on the player.
A rather surprising question in the eyes of the tactician.
“I think he’s not bad,” he slipped into a smile.
He has a future.
He is very strong,” replied Pep Guardiola before bursting out laughing.
The latter, however, did not comment on his club's interest in the captain of the France team.
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Manchester City, winner of their Champions League round of 16 first leg last week (3-1 in Copenhagen), hosts Brentford this Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.
A success would allow him to approach within one point of the leader, Liverpool.
This is a late match of the 18th day of the Premier League.
The Skyblues were unable to take part since they were playing in the Club World Cup.
A competition that they won.
For his part, Kylian Mbappé himself announced to his partners his departure from Paris Saint-Germain last week.
Manchester City would therefore be interested, but the most likely avenue for the Frenchman remains Real Madrid.
Until then, the striker must still finish the season with PSG.