Today’s annual Real Madrid open training session in Valdebebas gave fans more than just a glimpse of their beloved stars in action. He also provided information on the growing partnership between Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr., who shared a few words during an informal interview conducted by Real Madrid TV on the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium field.
Mbappé on Vini ️ “He is humble. Everyone knows the quality it has, we see it every three days. But he is always great with us, with the people.”
Vini about Mbappé ️ “He is a star as a person and as a player, he comes to score many goals and make the Madrid fans happy.” pic.twitter.com/OliPDbuHso
— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) December 31, 2024
When asked what he admired most about Vinícius Jr., Mbappé did not hesitate to praise his humility:
“What do I admire most about Vini? His humility, without a doubt. Everyone knows the player and every three days sees the quality he has. This year he has won many collective titles and individual awards, but I highlight his humility. “He always gets along well with the people in the locker room and I really like that.”
Vinícius Jr., who has adapted to a new dynamic with Mbappé, reciprocated the admiration:
“Kylian is a great player and a great person. It is very easy to play with it. He is going to score many goals for all Madrid fans. This is just the beginning. We can score many more and we are going to do it. I had to adapt to a new team and the locker room has helped me a lot. I thank you all.”
The open training session also highlighted the camaraderie within the team, as players interacted with fans, signed autographs and posed for photographs: