In a recent interview with the media, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy criticized the way soccer star Kylian Mbappe left Paris Saint-Germain. Sarkozy said that while he understands Mbappe's desire to pursue a bigger dream, he finds it difficult to understand the manner in which he achieved it. He argued that Mbappe's departure reflected the general mentality that "the grass is always greener elsewhere".
In the interview, Sarkozy spoke highly of Paris Saint-Germain's overall performance, emphasizing that in the world of soccer, the idea of a team is more important than the ability of any individual player. This viewpoint coincides with the coaching philosophy of the current coach of Paris Saint-Germain. Sarkozy also fondly recalled the happy times he spent watching a number of star players, including Ibe, Neymar, Messi, Beckham and Mbappe, play alongside club president Nasser, arguing that these periods were crucial in shaping the club's international image.
Sarkozy clarified in an interview that Mbappe had previously revealed that Sarkozy and current President Macron had urged him to stay in Paris. He made it clear that he had never acted as Mbappe's "spokesman" and had not strongly advised him to stay. This statement seems to add more complex background information to Mbappe's decision to leave the club.
