Kylian Mbappé “jealous” of Lionel Messi: Neymar puts his two cents in and it has the merit of being clear

In 2021, Lionel Messi, one of the best international footballers, joined PSG. An arrival that would not have been to everyone's taste, and more specifically to Kylian Mbappé, if we are to believe Neymar.

© JB Autissier/Panoramic / Bestimage In a recent interview, Neymar Jr. made some surprising revelations about his relationship with Kylian Mbappé, but not only.

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• Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappé formed an incredible attacking duo until Lionel Messi arrived at PSG in 2021.
• The arrival of the Argentinian striker would have indeed provoked a certain jealousy in the young Kylian Mbappé, according to the words of his former teammate.
• This rivalry is said to have contributed to the deterioration of the atmosphere within the football club and the decline in the club's performance on the pitch.

The Neymar Jr. – Kylian Mbappé duo had everything to seduce football fans. But behind the smiles and outpourings of joy, a rivalry seemed to have developed between two of the most popular footballers in around the world, explains Here. This is in any case what Neymar Jr. supposedly suggested in a recent interview. The Brazilian striker, now in Saudi Arabia, notably discussed the reasons that led to thethe breakup of his friendship with the French prodigy.

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According to the footballer, the two players, long accomplices on the Paris Saint-Germain pitches, formed a formidable duo. Their understanding seemed perfect, both on a sporting and personal level. However, the arrival of Lionel Messi at the club in the French capital in 2021 would have upset this balance.

Kylian Mbappé and Neymar, a friendship put to mal

Neymar Jr. has confided that he was very close to Kylian Mbappé. He also claimed that he played an important role in the emergence of the young French attacker, not hesitating to take him under his wing. But the arrival of Lionel Messi changed everything. “When Messi arrived, I think he got a little jealous, I think he didn't want to share me with someone else. That's when the arguments started, the changes in behavior“, regretted Neymar Jr.

Comments that could well fuel certain rumors that have been circulating for several months regarding the tensions that exist within PSG. The cohabitation between the three stars, Neymar Jr., Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, has never been as simple as one might have thought. Tensions have also been exacerbated by the race for the Ballon d'Or and by each player's desire to be the undisputed leader of the team.

A rivalry that would have visibly broken everything

The consequences of this rivalry were then felt both on a sporting and personal level. PSG's performances were inconsistent and the atmosphere in the locker room was tense, to say the least. Kylian Mbappé, for his part, has had a difficult season, marked by injuries and much criticism.

While Neymar Jr. has clearly chosen to turn the page, it is clear that this story will leave its mark. The two players, who were once inseparable, now seem destined to never see each other again.