Cristiano Ronaldo issues a caution to Real Madrid regarding Kylian Mbappé.

Cristiano Ronaldo issues a caution to Real Madrid regarding Kylian Mbappé.Cristiano

 

 

Ronaldo has forecast significant achievements for Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid, particularly in light of the French forward’s remarkable performance thus far in 2025.

 

 

 

However, he has cautioned his former club that it is imperative to instruct him in the nuances of playing as a striker. Kylian Mbappé faced considerable criticism during his initial months with Real Madrid, following what is regarded as one of the most significant transfers in recent history.

 

 

 

At the time of his transition from Paris Saint-Germain, he was arguably recognised as the preeminent goalscorer in global football.The former teenage prodigy acknowledged that his missed penalty against Athletic Club in early December represented a nadir in his career; however, since that time, his performance has significantly improved.

 

 

 

Mbape the remarkable feat of scoring five goals in three La Liga matches during the month of January and was subsequently awarded the title of Player of the Month for the competition. In an interview with El Chiringuito, Ronaldo drew a comparison between Kylian Mbappé’s initial experiences in the Spanish capital and his own.

 

 

 

 

He emphasised that the 26-year-old should be granted the necessary time to acclimatise to his position as a forward, a role that is relatively unfamiliar to him, given that he has predominantly played at Paris Saint-Germain by cutting in from the left wing. “The striker position presents certain challenges for Mbappe, as he lacks proficiency in that role, in my view.

 

 

 

 

It is not that he is incapable; rather, it is not his natural position,” Ronaldo stated.”Should I be affiliated with Real Madrid, I would instruct him in the role of a ‘nine’.” This is attributable to my position not being that of a striker. I have become accustomed to playing in the position of a striker. I participated in the game as a winger, a detail that is often overlooked by others.

 

 

 

Ronaldo also jested that his sentiments towards Mbappe transcend the mere fact that the player admired him during his youth. “I hold him in deep affection, not solely due to the narrative of his youth in which he admired Cristiano Ronaldo profoundly and regarded him as his idol.” However, I truly perceive him as a [star], and I believe he will bring immense pleasure to Real Madrid.