Former Real Madrid star compares Kylian Mbappe to Cristiano Ronaldo: “He will write history”

• Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been compared to his childhood idol, Cristiano Ronaldo
• The 25-year-old has been told that he will go down in the annals of Madrid history just like Cristiano Ronaldo.
• Ronaldo has an extensive list of records after his nine years of success The Whites

Former Real Madrid striker Joselu Mato has weighed in on the growing comparisons between Kylian Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo, predicting a bright future for the Frenchman at the Bernabéu.

Now playing for Al Gharafa in the Qatar Stars League, Joselu believes Mbappe is ready to carve out a historic legacy.

Mbappé finally secured his long-awaited move to Madrid this summer after multiple failed attempts by the Spanish giants.

Although he is yet to reach his peak form, the striker has already won the UEFA Super Cup and has seven goals and one assist in 11 games per Transfermarkt.

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While those numbers are respectable, expectations surrounding Mbappe are understandably high given his stature and past success at Paris Saint-Germain.

Can Mbappé match Ronaldo’s legacy at Madrid?

Many predict he could rival Ronaldo’s legendary status at Madrid, where the Portuguese icon became the club’s all-time top goalscorer with an astonishing 450 goals in just 438 games.

It’s no secret that Mbappé has long admired Ronaldo, and comparisons between the two have only intensified since his arrival in Spain.

Matching Ronaldo’s otherworldly goalscoring feats and trophy may be a huge challenge, but the 25-year-old has shown he has the talent and ambition to make his own mark.

The former Madrid star compares Mbappé to Ronaldo

Sharing his thoughts on Mbappé’s potential to achieve greatness, Joselu has expressed his confidence in the Frenchman’s trajectory.

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“Cristiano is the GOAT of Real Madrid, the top scorer in the history of football,” remarked Joselu, quoted by Madrid Zone.

“His aim will be to achieve similar figures, but Cristiano is the best ever in terms of goals and history.”

However, Joselu has also pointed out that Mbappé’s Madrid story is just beginning, and the 25-year-old still has time to make a lasting impression on the club.

“Mbappé will certainly want to leave his mark. He has already started to do so and, in time, he will write his own story.”

Mbappé ends his goalscoring drought

In a previous post, News in brief reported that Kylian Mbappe broke his La Liga goal drought with a stunning brace.

The 25-year-old had faced trolls online for his recent goal-scoring struggles, but on Sunday, September 1, he silenced the critics by leading Real Madrid to victory against Real Betis.

Source: YEN.com.gh