football 14 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Mbappe jokes he's fourth-choice forward for Real Madrid U19s
Kylian Mbappé lightheartedly commented that he is the fourth-choice forward for Real Madrid's Under-19 team, currently managed by Álvaro Arbeloa. The French star made the remark during a break from his recovery. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/mbappe-says-he-is-fourth-choice-forward-under-arbeloa-at-real-madrid-5460162
Kylian Mbappé, widely regarded as one of the world’s top footballers, has playfully downplayed his role within Real Madrid’s youth setup. While in recovery, the French international humorously stated he ranks as the fourth-choice forward for the club’s Under-19 squad, coached by former Real Madrid player Álvaro Arbeloa.
This lighthearted comment comes amidst Mbappé’s ongoing recovery, the details of which have led to some fan criticism. Nevertheless, Mbappé’s current status at Real Madrid is that of an incoming player, not a member of the youth academy.