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Is Mbappé too weak to stay in Paris?
Published on December 27, 2023 at 4:30 a.m.
A Mbappé may hide another at PSG and now, we also have to count on Ethan Mbappé. Kylian Mbappé’s younger brother recently made his professional debut with the Parisian club at the age of 16, showing some promising qualities. But could Ethan Mbappé commit to PSG in the long term? Doubts have been revealed.
While we talk a lot about Kylian Mbappé’s future at PSG, that of his younger brother, Ethan, is also at the heart of the questions. At 16 years old, the young Parisian is reaching the end of his aspirant contract and discussions are currently underway regarding the signing of his first professional contract. Promising as he may be, Ethan Mbappé could continue his journey with PSG, but his future could also be written elsewhere in the long run according to some.
“Too light” for PSG?
As Ethan Mbappé progresses, a German scout explains that he does not see him succeeding at PSG. In an interview with L’Equipe, he said: “He still lacks regularity. He also needs to eliminate a form of nonchalance and gain intensity. For now, he would be comfortable in a possession-based team. I have no problem imagining him in Ligue 1, but PSG still seems a bit light to me.” Therefore, a departure from PSG might be necessary for Ethan Mbappé.
“Ethan, we can feel the potential”
Still for the sports daily, a foreign scout also expressed his views on Ethan Mbappé: “In recent months, we have to distinguish potential from the collective context where this generation is weaker compared to the previous ones. With Ethan, we can feel the potential. He is a player with real technical abilities, he understands the game. He always has the intention, even if it’s too much, to break the lines with a pass. (…) He has improved in defensive transition and in his volume. He still has to step up in the speed of execution, especially.”
