Two weeks after a standing ovation from Stade Bollaert when his name was announced in the PSG squad, Kylian Mbappé was treated to another memorable welcome from Roazhon Park on Sunday during the closing match of the 19th day of Ligue 1, which saw the defeat of the players of the capital, leaders of the championship, in Breton soil (1-0). Substitute at kick-off, the Parisian striker received a vibrant tribute from Rennes supporters when he entered the pitch to replace Hugo Etikite shortly before the hour mark (55th). A standing ovation as a thank you for all the emotions experienced during the World Cup in Qatar concluded with a defeat on penalties in the final against Argentina on December 18 after an incredible match where he scored a hat-trick .
Another strong image, the hug from Rennes coach Bruno Genesio, embellished with a few words, to the Les Bleus striker as he entered the pitch. “I congratulated him for everything he does, everything he has done and everything he will do again, revealed the former Lyon coach to Prime’s microphone after his team’s victory. Apart from the very great player that he is, he is also someone I appreciate. Because at his age, with everything he’s been through, he retains a humility, a simplicity…”
“It’s not the first time I’ve seen him, he continued, I had met him once at Clairefontaine. He had stopped to greet me. These are gestures that say a lot about his personality and upbringing. »