‘He became jealous’ – Neymar reveals tensions with Mbappé following Messi’s arrival at PSG
Neymar Jr. has disclosed tensions between himself and Kylian Mbappé at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), attributing the discord to Lionel Messi’s arrival in 2021.
In a recent interview, Neymar stated that before Messi joined the team, he and Mbappé had a close relationship, often socializing together.
However, he observed a change in Mbappé’s attitude following Messi’s integration into the squad.
Neymar believes the Frenchman felt overshadowed and jealous, which later affected their relationship.
Neymar claims Mbappe wasn’t annoying when Messi joined PSG, but that he was jealous – Getty image
The Brazilian forward highlighted that the primary issue at PSG was the clash of egos among the star players, which he claims hindered the team’s performance in the UEFA Champions League.
Neymar’s comments were part of an interview with Brazilian football legend Romario for the launch of Romario TV.
