The recent training session of Kylian Mbappe with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) teammates took an unexpected turn as his lighthearted banter directed at Barcelona sparked a social media frenzy.
In a candid glimpse into PSG’s training environment, the club published footage capturing an engaging exchange between Mbappe and his teammates, including new arrival Ousmane Dembélé, who transferred from Barcelona during the summer.
🇫🇷 Mbappé to Dembélé: “You come from Barça brother, why aren’t you singing?”
🇲🇦 Achraf Hakimi (or Lucas Hernandez): “How can a shitty team [Barça] teach you to sing?”
🇫🇷 Mbappé: “Well, yeah.” pic.twitter.com/oOMblmVyO2
— infosfcb 𝕏 (@infosfcb) August 27, 2023
Amidst the camaraderie, the audio captured Mbappe’s playful query to Dembele: “You come from Barcelona, why don’t you sing?” To this, another participant, identified as Lucas Hernandez by Foot Mercato, interjected with a quip: “How can a sh*tty team, Barcelona, teach you to sing?”
The recording quickly spread across social media platforms, intensifying interactions and reactions from FC Barcelona enthusiasts. Both Dembele and Lucas Hernandez, implicated in the exchange, recently made moves to PSG from prominent clubs—FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich, respectively—adding an intriguing dimension to the light-hearted exchange.
Within the online PSG fan community, attention centers on Lionel Messi’s intriguing endeavor to lure Kylian Mbappe to FC Barcelona over the summer. Fans have found amusement in the Argentine’s unsuccessful attempt, viewing the captured interaction as a revealing testament to his inability to sway the French superstar toward the Catalan giants.
Kylian Mbappe & Ousmane Dembélé Receive Praise from Luis Enrique in PSG’s Win vs. Lens
Newly-appointed PSG manager Luis Enrique showered praise on his striking duo of Mbappe and Dembele as the French side clinched a decisive 3-1 victory against Lens.
Mbappe, making his season debut after a tumultuous summer marked by well-documented tensions with the PSG board, showcased his prowess on the field. Despite Dembele not registering on the score sheet, the 24-year-old Mbappe secured a brace, propelling the capital club to their inaugural league triumph.
Dembele, too, had a solid game, with four chances created and eight attempted dribbles in the match. He shows promising signs of a linkup with Mbappe and Marco Asensio, which is exciting news for PSG fans.
MBAPPÉ FOR THE H15T0RY 🇫🇷⭐️ pic.twitter.com/bfSRe19fs4
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) August 27, 2023
Post-match, Luis Enrique took the opportunity to express his admiration for the attacking duo. He commented, “All coaches want top players like Kylian and Ousmane. It’s thanks to them, but also thanks to Asensio, Warren [Zaire-Emery], Marquinhos, Vitinha, [Milan] Skriniar, of all. We are a team with big goals.”
As PSG harnesses this victory’s energy, the team is set to embark on an away fixture, aiming to sustain momentum leading up to the international break. The capital club is poised to face Olympique Lyonnais in a highly anticipated match at the Groupama Stadium next Sunday, continuing their pursuit of success.