Mbappe gave an exclusive interview to France Football, in which he spoke in detail about his career, his experience last season, and the Ballon d'Or, among other topics. When asked about the Ballon d'Or, Mbappe said he believes he has a chance to win the award. This article contains excerpts released so far.

You will play against Inter Milan in the Champions League. How do you feel about returning to the Champions League stage so soon?

Mbappe: We are very happy to be participating in the Champions League again. We are entering this competition with strong desire and determination. Being able to play our first match at the Bernabeu will also give us extra motivation. We are in good shape right now. It is always a great honor to participate in this competition.

In Madrid, some people believe that you and Vinicius don't fit well together. What do you think?

Mbappe: I don't know. This is just one of thousands of external opinions about Real Madrid, and Real Madrid is the biggest club in the world. I can't control everything. I only want to control what I can control, not what others think. What matters most to me is to keep improving and moving forward.

How do you and Mourinho usually work together to maximize your trio with Vinicius and Bellingham?

Mbappe: My idea is not to just consider three players. I look at it more comprehensively. I think from the perspective of the entire team and see how we can improve overall, and how we can prepare to win as many titles as possible.

Do you think you deserve to win the Ballon d'Or this year?

Mbappe: When you play for Real Madrid, the best club in the world, people naturally associate you with awards like this. So yes, when I meet people on the street, they naturally talk to me about the Ballon d'Or. For me, this is a positive thing.

Let's see. I feel this has been a very good year for winning the Ballon d'Or. This summer, I made history in the most important competition. However, there is still a long time until the final results. And everyone has the right to decide who the best player in the world is.

Do you think you and Vinicius need to provide more defensive support?

Mbappe: Just me and Vinicius? (laughs) I don't know. We certainly need to improve. I hope to do these things in a smarter way. I feel that I actually do a lot of things that others don't do. This is a topic that never ends. We could certainly do more in defense and give our opponents fewer opportunities.

Apart from the Ballon d'Or, do you feel you are the best player in the world?

Mbappe: I always think so, but that's a very personal opinion. Everyone has their own view. Some people will say yes, some will say no. This is a discussion where not everyone will agree with me. This year might be my year to win the Ballon d'Or, but ultimately, it's the journalists who vote, and they will make their own choice.

Last season, some people thought the team lacked sufficient authority and control. How is Mourinho working now?

This question is difficult to answer because it's based on rumors. Who said what? There are various statements from outside.

Regarding what Mourinho has brought to the team, he is a coach who knows how to win. He knows how to manage a team, how to motivate the entire squad, and how to show everyone the direction they need to go.

Do you think the atmosphere in the dressing room has improved?

What do you mean?

For example, the atmosphere in the dressing room? How people get along and live together? And so on.

Do you think we weren't getting along last season? The atmosphere now is the same as it was last season. We are preparing ourselves in the best way. For me, I will take my responsibility, which is to score goals. We are currently in a positive process, and everything is very calm.

Mourinho said that compared to Mbappe scoring 60 goals but without a title, he would prefer to see Mbappe score 40 goals and win a title. What do you think?

For me, this discussion is absurd. Obviously, I prefer to win titles. I also want to score goals and win titles at the same time. In fact, I don't need to choose between the two at all.

Was the 0-2 loss to Spain in the World Cup semifinal the hardest defeat you've ever experienced in your career?

The national team and club are two different things. Of course it's difficult not to win the World Cup. Is that the hardest to accept? I don't know, because I've also lost a Champions League final before. (In 2020, Mbappe lost to Bayern Munich in the Champions League final while playing for Paris Saint-Germain.) However, for us, the tournament was still very positive. It built a connection between the team and the entire country, and it also helped the overall image of the team. We certainly wanted to win, but in the end we couldn't. We always maintain this hunger. When we no longer have this hunger, it's time to stop.

Some people have linked your departure from Paris Saint-Germain to Paris beginning to win the Champions League. Do you think this statement is unfair?

I think this is just one of many analyses. In the end, talking about me can attract attention and be more interesting, which I accept and don't mind. But it's still just analysis.

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