Cristiano Ronaldo has once again taken the spotlight, this time not for his own achievements but for his praise of Kylian Mbappé, the French prodigy who recently joined Real Madrid. In a candid discussion on his new YouTube channel, Ronaldo expressed his firm belief that Mbappé has the potential to be a future Ballon d’Or winner while representing Los Blancos.
Speaking about Mbappé, Ronaldo noted, “I think he will do well. The structure of the club is nice, good and solid.” The former Madrid superstar emphasized that with the right environment at the Santiago Bernabéu, surrounding Mbappé will only enhance his abilities. Having achieved the prestigious Ballon d’Or five times himself, Ronaldo’s endorsement carries significant weight.
Notably, this season has been a mixed bag for Mbappé, who initially struggled to find the back of the net in his early La Liga appearances. However, Ronaldo remains optimistic. “I don’t think it’ll be a big issue for him, because his talent has shown everything capable to do it,” he stated. The legendary striker believes that under the guidance of Madrid’s great coach and the long-standing leadership of president Florentino Pérez, Mbappé will thrive in a way that could very well see him lift the coveted golden ball.
Ronaldo is not just betting on Mbappé; he included fellow rising stars like Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham in his praise, noting, “This new generation has a lot of potential.” Given the competitive landscape of contemporary football, the race for the Ballon d’Or is more intense than ever, but Ronaldo’s faith in Mbappé’s abilities positions him as a strong contender.
