Mbappé, his ridiculous nickname

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During his adolescence, the star striker of PSG was given an uncomplimentary nickname.

This Sunday evening, at 8:45 p.m., Paris Saint-Germain travels to Montpellier for the 26th day of Ligue 1. The opportunity for Arnaud Nordin to meet Kylian Mbappé, a player he worked with during his training at ‘INF Clairefontaine.

The number 7 of the Hérault club revealed a funny anecdote about the man who is today considered one of the best players on the planet. “At the time of the INF, we all had a nickname. For me it was ‘coconut’ because of the shape of my head and Kylian ‘peanut’ for the same reasons. confided the former Saint-Etienne player during an interview given to Parisian.

Mbappé, “the best in the world today”

“When I see him, I still call him that!” We enjoy meeting again, getting news from loved ones”, continues Arnaud Nordin, author of five goals and an assist since the start of the season. Concerning the announced departure of Mbappé from PSG at the end of the season, the latter believes that Ligue 1 is preparing to lose the “best in the world today”.

This Sunday evening, Nordin will probably be started by his coach, Michel Der Zakarian. As for Kylian Mbappé, Luis Enrique could once again do without his services at kick-off.

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