According to a recent interview with BILD, Mbappé expressed admiration for his childhood idol Ronaldo, who has continued to play at a high level well into his 40s. However, the Real Madrid forward does not share the same ambition, joking that France would never allow him to play until he is 41. Voetbal International reports that Mbappé believes that Ronaldo's longevity is due to his physical and mental fitness, but he does not think he can replicate this.
Mbappé will be 28 later this year and appears to have already established himself as one of the world's top players. He still has one major goal in mind: winning the Champions League.
Mbappé is set to make his return to international action on Friday, as France face Turkey in the Nations League under the new management of Zinédine Zidane.