Tue. May 5th, 2026

Mbappé’s Controversial Italian Trip Concerned Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé’s recent days off were spent on a trip to Italy, a move that, according to Marca, has caused concern at Real Madrid.

The French superstar’s visit to Italy has reportedly strained his relationship with some members of the Real Madrid dressing room.

Marca reports that Mbappé’s trip to Cagliari, Italy, last week has negatively impacted his standing with both the club and his teammates.

Although Mbappé is currently recovering from an injury, his excursion to Italy has been described as ‘controversial’ by Marca.

Despite being in a recovery period, similar to other players who traveled abroad during their recuperation, Mbappé’s short trip to Sardinia has amplified concerns at the Bernabéu, affecting his perceived status within the squad.

The Spanish publication notes that Mbappé has been increasingly distant from the team in recent weeks, a separation not solely attributable to his injuries.

Reports suggest that the French forward is not on good terms with certain individuals in the locker room, including Vinicius Junior, and his overall demeanor, both on and off the field, is not well-received by the majority of his Real Madrid colleagues.

His recent trip to Italy with his girlfriend, Ester Exposito, has further fueled dissatisfaction within the team and the club hierarchy.

By Jasper Carew

Jasper Carew is a sports columnist from Manchester with 12 years of media experience. He started his career covering local football matches, gradually expanding his expertise to NBA and Formula 1. His analytical pieces are known for deep understanding of motorsport technical aspects and basketball statistics.

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