Real Madrid icon Ronaldo has backed Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe to win the Ballon d’Or if he joins the Spanish giants.
Mbappe is out of contract at the end of the season and is expected to join Los Blancos as a free agent, with reports suggesting the French superstar has accepted a contract proposal.
The France captain will probably go on to win all of the trophies when his transfer to Madrid is completed and former Los Blancos striker Ronaldo thinks he will claim the most prestigious individual honour at the Bernabeu.
“We have to wait until it’s official before talking about it in detail, but everyone is excited about Kylian Mbappe in Madrid,” Ronaldo told the Daily Mail.
“He is an amazing player. He is going to be one of the best players in this moment.
“I think it’s a very good choice for him if he joins Madrid. I think he will finally get the Ballon d’Or if he joins Real.
“I don’t know what is true but people are talking about his situation at PSG.
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“For sure, in Madrid he will have a team supporting him with every decision he makes. He will have a team to support him on the field and off the field as well. They will protect him. But, I think he had a very good time at PSG.
“Of course, PSG made a big effort to keep hold of him. He was the big star of the PSG project. But, we will see what happens with Mbappe at Real Madrid.
“One thing is for sure and that’s that we are going to enjoy a lot more of Mbappe for the coming years.”
Speaking after PSG drew 2-2 at home to Stade Reims on Sunday, Luis Enrique hinted that Mbappe will be leaving, wishing him the best for the future.
“He is an incredible player and an incredible person,”
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