Kylian Mbappe has defined his relationship with Paris Saint-Germain teammate Neymar as “respectful”.
Mbappe’s relationship with the Brazilian superstar is said to have soured since Lionel Messi arrived in Paris last year.
Earlier this season, during PSG’s match against Montpellier, the pair clashed on the field after Neymar refused to allow Mbappe take a penalty.
Neymar scored from the penalty spot in the 5-2 victory after the Frenchman had earlier missed one.
Despite perceptions, Mbappe brushed aside the schism between him and Neymar.
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According to the Mirror, he said: ‘This is the sixth year with Neymar. We have always had a relationship like this, based on respect, but sometimes with warmer and colder moments.
‘It is the nature of our relationship. I have a lot of respect for the player that he is.
‘When you have two players with such a strong character, you have moments like that, but always with respect and in the interest of PSG.’
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Mbappe’s remarks on their relationship seem to be the latest twist in the story that has already surrounded him and Neymar this season.
Both players have long-term contracts with PSG, with Mbappe opting to extend his stay until 2025 earlier this year.
Neymar was under a similar contract, although it was generally known that his terms were automatically extended to 2027 during the summer.
PSG now leads Ligue 1 with only two points dropped in six games. On Tuesday, they will face Juventus in the Champions League.
The conflicts between Mbappe and Neymar have reportedly hampered the former’s friendship with Messi. The pair are thought to hold opposing views on Neymar, who thrived alongside Messi at Barcelona
Earlier this summer, it was reported that Mbappe thought the club should try to move Neymar which Messi disagreed with.
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