Mbappé: I was happy for PSG, I'd immediately sign for France to be world champions without me scoring a single goal

France captain Kylian Mbappé gave an intriguing interview to local television channel M6.

Mbappé explained that he was pleased for his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, who secured their second Champions League title: "I immediately congratulated the players at Clairefontaine. It was important, especially since there were five of them. I feel for William Saliba, but it's easier to console one person than five. We supported PSG for our own benefit: they needed to win so we wouldn't lose too many players emotionally."

"It's great for the Parisians; they're on an incredible high. And it's easier to integrate when you're surrounded by happy people. We looked after Saliba because it's always tough to lose a Champions League final. I know what that feels like. We're trying to lift his spirits, but he's already focused on the World Cup. The squad is united, and we were already concentrating on what's ahead, because it's a global event."

"We'll face the African champions… hmm, actually, I don't know if Morocco or Senegal won in the end! Let's just say they're the African champions! And if we meet Argentina again? As always, we'll be determined and hungry for victory," added the France captain.

"I've had the chance to participate in two major tournaments, go far, perform well, and leave my mark on the biggest competition. But what I want is to return with the trophy on July 20th," Mbappé stated emphatically.

When asked by the journalist if he would agree to France becoming world champions without him scoring a single goal, the forward replied: "I'd sign that in permanent marker and be the first on the Champs-Élysées, but it always helps to score goals."