Pochettino: Mbappe has always been looking for Real Madrid when he was in Paris, and his eyes are full of desire for Real Madrid

US coach Pochettino was interviewed by Spain Six, during which he talked about Real Madrid striker Mbappe.

Pochettino said that during his tenure as Paris head coach, Mbappe has always been "full of yearning" for Real Madrid. In 2022, when Real Madrid made a transfer request to the Ligue 1 superstar, the Argentinian coached at the Princes Stadium, when Paris rejected Real Madrid's proposal.

Pochettino said: "Paris Saint-Germain is one of the most powerful clubs in the world. I still have a good relationship with President Nasser, and you can't scare them easily. That time was difficult for Killian, who had dreamed of joining Real Madrid since he was a child, and I knew that very well. He was a very good kid, and sometimes you had to break your promises to achieve your dreams."

"I am his coach, and he often came to me for advice. As a coach in Paris, I can't break my duties, but I do see a child's eyes. Flashed with a desire for another club. It was very difficult. I kept sending the same message to him, and I remained loyal to the club. Although he stayed in Paris, he eventually realized his dream. "

Pochettino also highly praised Mbappe's leadership ability, saying: "Mbappe is a leader. However, he is a specific type of leader. His leadership style is different compared to Neymar, Ramos or Messi. Everyone has their own leadership traits, and to understand that, you need to know how to unite the players behind him."