Kylian Mbappe revealed what was ‘banned’ by Real Madrid, before joining the French team in the opening match of EURO 2024, against Austria at 2:00 a.m. on June 18.“Real Madrid’s position is very clear, so I will not participate in the Paris Olympics,” Mbappe said.

The French team captain added: “That’s the way it is and I also understand that. If I go to the Olympics with France, I will join a new team in September and that is not the best way to start a new journey.”

Olympic men’s soccer starts on July 24, 10 days after the EURO 2024 final and ends on August 9, just over a week before the 2024/25 La Liga season kicks off.

Mbappe confirmed that Real Madrid did not allow him to attend the Paris Olympics

Mbappe once confessed that he wanted to play with France at the Olympics at home, but Real Madrid had already ‘blocked the way’ since the two sides were still negotiating.

Not only that, the La Liga giant also sent a notice to all federations that have players playing for Real Madrid: they will not release players for the Paris Olympics.

It is understandable that Real Madrid would do so, when Mbappe is a blockbuster deal prepared by President Florentino Perez over the past few seasons, both professionally and commercially.

The ‘construction tycoon’ would never accept spending a huge amount of money and then Mbappe would enter the new season without adequate preparation, not to mention the risk of injury.

Mbappe shared that wearing the Real Madrid shirt from next season, after his contract with PSG expires, is “a dream come true”.

At 2:00 tonight, June 18, Kylian Mbappe will join the French team to begin their journey to conquer EURO 2024, where they will start against Austria, before clashing with the Netherlands and Poland in Group B.

The 25-year-old striker is very eager to help France reach the top of European glory as captain, as he confided after winning the 2018 World Cup and Nations League.