Kylian Mbappe is being backed to become a “phenomenon” at Real Madrid once the Frenchman has solved “emotional issues” in the Spanish capital.

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Joined the Blancos from PSG in summer of 2024Slow start in Spain led to uncomfortable questionsWorld Cup winner has rediscovered spark in styleFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱GettyWHAT HAPPENED?

The World Cup winner became another ‘Galactico’ at Santiago Bernabeu during the summer of 2024. A slow start to life with the Blancos saw early questions asked of whether Mbappe – who is being deployed as a central striker – was the right option for Real.

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Mbappe has also been left out of the last two France squads, amid questions of his commitment to that cause and general mental state, but a proven performer has rediscovered his spark to register five goals through his last seven – landing a second trophy with Real in the process.

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His next outing will come against Sevilla, with former Los Nervionenses striker Toni Polster expecting Mbappe to silence any critics and become a legend in Madrid. He has told : “I think he is spectacular. It is true that he has not started at Real Madrid at his best level, but when he solves his emotional problems and is fully adapted he will enjoy and succeed because he has everything you can ask of an attacking player. He is a phenomenon and I bet he will succeed for sure.”

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Mbappe is up to 13 goals for the season, through 23 appearances, and is beginning to look more settled. A smile has returned to his face, as off-field distractions are removed, and he can now set about becoming the fearsome No.9 that Real always believed that he would be for them.