The draw for the group stage of the new Champions League has given the clash between Real Madrid and Lille to the Pierre-Mauroy. A match that would not be of particular interest if it were not for the clash between brothers: Kylian and Ethan Mbappé will meet for the first time as rivals, months after packing their bags from Paris.
Ethan Mbappe17, made his professional debut last season, in December, in the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Metz. The club had immediately begun negotiations for the renewal of his contract, aware of the potential of the young midfielder; however, in February, when Kylian informed Al Khelaïfi that he would not renew, the club broke off negotiations for the extension of his little brother, who “disappeared” from Luis Enrique’s call-ups.
Thus, many teams have thrown themselves at him. Betis have tried, formally contacting Fayza Lamari (mother-agent), but negotiations were already in an advanced stage with Lille, who announced his signing in June. The 17-year-old from Bondy has shone in his first appearances and last weekend, on the second day of Ligue 1 against Angers, he played his first match as a starter among the professionals, making a great impression. “He is no longer Kylian’s brother”, he wrote The Voice of the North: a new star, with a well-known surname, is ready to shine.