French legend surprises football fans, he admits Kylian Mbappé has surpassed him

Kylian Mbappé is one of the best players in the world and is seen as the face of football for the next generation. Mbappé has already won a World Cup for France and almost won two in the 2022 World Cup. Mbappé is still only 25 years old, but much is expected from him in the next couple of years. The French star is set to join Real Madrid next season and could be close to potentially winning his first Ballon D' Or in a few years. A French legend recently spoke about Kylian Mbappé, and when asked if he has the potential to become the greatest French player of all time, he shocked the football community with this bold statement.

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In an interview with Le Parisien, Thierry Henry was asked if Kylian Mbappé can overtake players like him. Henry said, "Mbappé overtaking me? He has surpassed it; it's already done! Kylian is already in the future. And that's good, by the way, because it's France, it's our football, and we have to have a guy who represents us everywhere. Kylian is extraordinary, he's crazy! But do not forget Griezmann, who reminds you that working is a talent. Griezmann is by far the most underrated player that exists."

Thierry Henry continues to show praise for Mbappé but says more about Griezmann, who, in his opinion, should be acknowledged as well. Henry said, "Often, we talk about Kylian, so rightly so... but Griezmann. Look at his passes and goals. Tell me, who in history could well play the four offensive positions like him? There are not many... Grizou is one of them!"

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Theirry Henry will try to get Mbappé to play in the Olympics

When Henry was asked if he would ask Florentino Perez to let Mbappé play in the Summer Olympics, he said, "First, I don’t have his number (laughs). Jokes aside, we know that Real Madrid is an institution. You have to stay in your place, send an email to find out if you can get a meeting the proper way. If a meeting ever happens, we’ll try to plead our case. We’re going to try and ask for a meeting with Real Madrid, yes. We can’t stop at a ‘no.’ But if a ‘no’ remains a ‘no,’ I don’t hold the cards in my hand to get anything.”