In 2022, Emmanuel Macron called Kylian Mbappe to convince him to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The striker confirmed, after renewing his contract, that the French president had advised him to stay in the French capital. On Tuesday, the two met again during the French president's official visit to support the team's players ahead of the World Cup.
The captain of the World Cup runner-up, Mbappe, went to greet the French president, accompanied by his wife, Brigitte Macron. The two, who have maintained a close relationship for a long time, greeted each other warmly and exchanged a few words.
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Letter to the Reader — Why We're Asking for Your Support ContributeKylian Mbappe and Emmanuel Macron's last public appearance together was in 2014. Both the Real Madrid player and the French head of state have kept in touch for many years despite his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.
On Tuesday morning, Macron wished the entire French national team good luck ahead of the World Cup, in which France is considered one of the main favorites to win.