The forward of the Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the French national team Kylian Mbappe told RMC Sport that he will not take part in the country's Olympic team at the 2024 Olympics held in Paris.
On May 22, COPE reported that the 25-year-old "Donatello" would not participate in the 2024 Olympics. According to sources, the management of the Royal Club has no intention of releasing their star newcomer at the beginning of the 2024/2025 season.
My club’s position was very clear, so from that moment on, I think I won’t be taking part in the Games. I’m joining a new team in September, so it’s not the best way to start an adventure. Now I think I’m going to wish this French team all the best. I’m going to watch every game. I hope they’ll bring home the gold medal.
Kylian Mbappe
The Summer Olympics 2024 will take place from July 26 to August 11. The teams of Thierry Henry will face the United States, New Zealand, and Guinea in group A.
On June 13, the forward mentioned in an interview on Football on TNT Sports that he dreams of achieving victory in the final of the ongoing European Championship with his team coached by Didier Deschamps. The French team will play in Group D, with Austria, Poland, and the Netherlands as their opponents. On June 17, the French will play their first match against Austria in Dusseldorf.