Mbappe Keen To Work With The ‘Great’ Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup final.

Reuters / Lee Smith

Kylian Mbappe could join the Gunners this summer, just because of his admiration for Arsene Wenger.

The 18-year-old sensation is the most sought after teenager in world football right now. The French striker is wanted by the likes of Real Madrid, PSG, Chelsea and Manchester United, yet the Monaco wonderkid could end up at Arsenal because of their decorated manager.

Arsene Wenger is one of the longest serving and most respected coaches around the world. The French boss, who has been in charge at Arsenal for more than 20 years, is known for developing a number of young footballers into global superstars over the years.

Monaco's Kylian Mbappe-Lottin celebrates after the match.

Reuters / Eric Gaillard

Nicolas Anelka, Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, and Robin Van Persie are some of the outstanding names that went on to touch the stars after developing under Wenger. Similarly, Kylian Mbappe is hoping to follow the examples of the aforementioned players by being an apprentice of Arsene Wenger.

A close source to Mbappe recently told French daily Le Parisien (via GFFN): “Wenger, he is great. If Mbappe were to sign for Arsenal tomorrow, it would be for him. He knows how to shape young players, especially the former strikers of the French team, Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka. The Europa League is not an obstacle in itself.”

Another supposed source revealed that Mbappe sees Arsenal as a ‘stepping stone’ and wants to play at either Barcelona or Real Madrid in a few years.

The source said: “Kylian is thinking. Either he goes through a stepping stone club, or directly to a great club. But his aim is very clear, to sign for one of the two biggest clubs in the world; they are Real Madrid or Barcelona for him, before reaching the age of 22.”

 



Written by Shorya Panwar  

Has 20+ years of experience managing Schalke in Football Manager 2017. Believes wing-backs are the most complete footballers in the modern/evolved football. Writes weird stuff on his personal blog.

 

1 Comments

  1. Tunmyint on June 22, 2017 at 10:25 pm

    Arsenal have some are skill players.That is quite good.Mr.Wenger should purchase two or more three good players.Should buy like James ,Lecazzte and AdanTuran.Thank you all.

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