Raphael Varane has not spoken to Kylian Mbappe about a move to Real Madrid but hinted that the forward s ambitious streak could lead him to Santiago Bernabeu.
Speculation linking Mbappe with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain is rife as Madrid seek to rebuild in the wake of a disappointing season, but Los Blancos president Florentino Perez claimed not to have spoken to the France international.
After being named Ligue 1 Player of the Season, the 20-year-old said: Maybe it s the time to take on more responsibilities, maybe at PSG of course, or maybe elsewhere with a new project.
Varane, who swapped Ligue 1 for LaLiga when he joined Madrid from Lens in June 2011, refused to be drawn on the likelihood of Mbappe lining up alongside him at club level in 2019-20, but acknowledged that the 20-year-old always wants more .
I don t want to talk about potential signings. I am focused on France, said Varane, speaking ahead of Les Bleus friendly match against Bolivia.
I have not talked to Kylian directly. We are focused on our preparation and on tomorrow s game and upcoming ones, so I won t talk about possible transfers.
Kylian is very important for France. We count on him very much.
During a career there some steps we need to take growing up, that s natural. Kylian keep learning and going forward, which he does very quickly.
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Varane indicated that Mbappe s talent would ultimately dictate the course of his career, indicating that the forward is destined for a long stay at the top of world football.
It s good that he is ambitious, said Varane.
He is self-confident, it s good. He always wants more. Things come naturally in a career.
From experience, I know that things progress season by season. It s never easy but it s good, and with France he is always growing in confidence.
