Kylian Mbappe has grabbed all the headlines recently in the soccer world. The Frenchman is nearing a move to his long-term admirers, Real Madrid in the summer. The transfer window will undoubtedly revolve around Mbappe’s transfer to Madrid. However, according to reports, it seems that the 25-year-old is not the only one from his family to say goodbye to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.
🔴🔵👋🏻 Ethan Mbappé will also leave PSG after Kylian, his mother Fayza Lamari has confirmed.
Ethan Mbappé is expected to continue in France with Lille leading the race to sign him. pic.twitter.com/GD1ip59oZV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 20, 2024
His brother Ethan Mbappe also currently plays his professional soccer for French giants, Paris Saint-Germain. Rising through their youth ranks, Ethan Mbappe took the leap to the senior team of PSG last summer. Just like his brother, Ethan also will see his contract with the French club expire in June of this year. Consequently, there have been several rumors linking him to clubs all over Europe.
Ethan Mbappe operates as a central midfielder but can also be deployed in a pivot as a holding midfielder. Left-footed, the 17-year-old is renowned for being a creative and technical midfielder. The future looks very promising for the latest talent out of the Mbappe household. Ligue 1 team, Lille is considered to be ahead of the others in the race to capture Ethan Mbappe’s signature.
Ethan Mbappe clears the air on Real Madrid rumors
Ethan and Kylian Mbappe‘s mother confirmed the departures of her sons in the upcoming transfer window, saying, “Is there any emotion? Obviously. There are your two children who are leaving the club… It was seven beautiful years, it was celebrated with the staff, quite simply.” Inevitably, rumors started surfacing about a potential reunion of the Mbappe brothers in Spain at Real Madrid.
🔴🔵 “Will you join Real Madrid this summer?”.
Ethan Mbappé: “No”. ❌ pic.twitter.com/JGRx39XDb3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 19, 2024
However, Ethan Mbappe has turned down any further developments to these rumors. Interacting with the PSG fans, the 17-year-old categorically denied any news about him taking his brother’s route to join the Los Blancos. The midfielder seems to have a desire to walk on his own path, one not under the influence of his brother. With his talent and prowess, it is only a matter of time before the youngster establishes himself on the global scene.
Lille are rumored to be the favorites to be Ethan Mbappe’s next club. With his contract set to expire in the summer, Mbappe can negotiate with other clubs for a free transfer. Lille is looking to make the most of this situation according to the reliable journalist, Santi Aouna. The two parties have reportedly reached a verbal agreement and a medical examination is already planned. The midfielder looks set to continue his career in Ligue 1 for the upcoming years.
Ethan Mbappe’s stats with Paris Saint-Germain
Ethan Mbappe first stepped into soccer with the French side, AS Bondy, playing his youth soccer with them. Two years later, he caught the eyes of the PSG scouts who decided on bringing him to the club in the same transfer window his older brother came in. After sporadic appearances with the senior team, Ethan Mbappe was promoted to the senior squad before the 2023/24 season began.
This is actually a crazy come up… Throwback to this PSG youth team from 2018/19, that included Warren Zaïre-Emery, Ethan Mbappe, Senny Mayulu & Yoram Zague 🇫🇷📸
5 years later they were all awarded with a Ligue 1 title trophy… This pic goes hard 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Y75xwIWucK
— Rising Ballers (@RisingBallers_) May 18, 2024
The youngster appeared in only five games for the PSG senior team, winning the 2023/24 Ligue 1 title. Playing for the Paris Saint-Germain U-19s, Ethan Mbappe has contributed to scoring 11 goals assisting a further nine in 59 appearances for them. These statistics can be considered impressive for a midfielder constantly rotating between the senior and youth teams. The 17-year-old will depart from Paris having developed tremendously as a player with a potential to reach unparalleled heights.