Kylian Mbappe may be Europe’s most in-demand footballer this summer, but the Monaco prodigy made time in his hectic schedule to play with people less fortunate than himself.
The 18-year-old went to a sports day hosted by the charity Premiers de Cordee, which organizes events for youngsters in hospitals and raises awareness of youth disabilities.
With the support of Mbappe, the event received a lot of media attention, and thousands of people showed up to watch France’s latest star perform what he does best in the local Paris community.
The striker appeared to be having a great time as he demonstrated football skills to the children and posed for shots to ensure they had photographic documentation of a day they would not forget.
Born in the Paris outskirts, Mbappe and his siblings played on the same community pitch where he would have refined his skills as a child before being accepted into the prestigious Clairefontaine program at the age of 13.
Monaco scouts spotted his talent and jumped at the chance to recruit him, a choice that might fetch the club a nine-figure sum if they decide to sell this summer.
Indeed, Real Madrid and Arsenal are said to have made proposals in excess of £100 million, but both have been refused as Monaco decides to maintain their most valuable asset, which they value at £120 million.
However, their Ligue 1 rivals Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly planning a bid in the coming weeks, with Unai Emery publicly announcing his interest earlier this week.
Few Monaco fans will be able to bear the sight of Mbappe in a PSG shirt, especially given that he will undoubtedly make a significant difference in the race for the Ligue 1 title next season.
Mbappe and the children celebrate when the day in the local community comes to a conclusion.