Kylian Mbappe has told bosses that only wants to play 'important' matches for his country as he seeks to win the in 2025.
Mbappe, 25, has made winning the coveted award his priority for the foreseeable future, having signed for this summer and started the season with seven goals in 11 games for the reigning Spanish and European champions. The former superstar knows that staying fit will be crucial in his bid and after late last month, Real granted him a week off during the international break.
That's despite Mbappe, who captains France, playing 71 minutes in Madrid's most recent match, a 2-0 against . On Thursday, while his country beat Isreal 4-1 in their third fixture, Mbappe was spotted at a nightclub in Stockholm, Sweden.
Images of him partying caused a stir in France, although national team bosses knew about his excursion. French outlet report that Mbappe is carefully monitoring the amount of games which he plays, with many top-level footballers after the was revamped to include two extra games in the league phase.
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There's also the which Real will take part in across the USA in June and July next year, with organisers keen to have the best players on show for the newly-expanded tournament. Mbappe was back training on Saturday and is expected to feature when his club play next Saturday.
side then welcome to the Bernabeu in the Champions League before hosting top-of-the-table in the season's first . Mbappe could also see one of his new team-mates win the Ballon d'Or on October 28, with Brazilian forward among the favourites.
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Mbappe's idol and Madrid legend has, though, backed the 25-year-old to win the Ballon d'Or in the Spanish capital. "I think he will do well because of the structure of the club... it's nice, it's good, it's solid," Ronaldo predicted on . "They have a great coach and the president who has been there for many many years.
"I think it won't be a big problem because of his talent. He has shown what he is capable of doing. In my opinion, he can be the next Golden Ball [Ballon d'Or] winner. Him, , , Lamine [Yamal]... I think this new generation, they have a lot of potential."
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