French political discussion megathread: Yellow Vest Redux

[Isaak]

Apparently being President of France isn't enough for Macron, he also has to be Kylian Mpabbe's agent too.

Kylian Mbappe has said French president Emmanuel Macron told him to stay at Paris Saint-Germain rather than move to Real Madrid this summer.

Mbappe, 23, was on the brink of joining Madrid on a free transfer before a last-minute change of heart in May saw him sign a new three-year deal at PSG.


The decision ended -- for the time being -- one of the most high-profile, long-running transfer sagas of recent years, with Mbappe having been Madrid's long-term top target.

"I never imagined I'm gonna talk with the president [Macron] about my future," Mbappe told the New York Times. "It's something crazy, really something crazy."

"He told me: 'I want you to stay," Mbappe said. "I don't want you to leave now. You are so important for the country... Of course when the president says that to you, that counts."

Nothing wrong with that though. Mbappé is THE Ligue 1 player and an idol of the (immigrant) youth – and Macron's remark seems more like an appreciative gesture.

However, I think that the 50 million per year that PSG pays him now were the stronger argument.

[Isaak]

Mbappe is a spoiled rich kid.

1) He is rich, I give you that. 2) Don't know if he's spoiled. Don't have the impression but perhaps you know him in person? 3) He's 23 (will turn 24 in December), so definitely no kid.

-> 1,5/3. You can do better, I believe

If you're trying to be a contrarian Isaak you're failing. I should know.

Contrarian? Just because I think it's no big issue that Macron made an encouraging comment regarding Mbappé's contract situation? This is probably the least controversial thing he has done over the past year. Mbappé is an absolute hero to many, regardless of whether you like it or not.