French superstar Kylian Mbappé has shared a warm and respectful message addressed to Xabi Alonso, expressing his appreciation after their brief time working together.
Despite the short duration, Mbappé made it clear that the experience left a lasting impression on him, highlighting Alonso’s clarity, football intelligence, and leadership style.
“It’s been short but it was a pleasure to play for you and learn from you. Thank you for giving me the confidence since Day 1.”
The World Cup winner went on to praise Xabi Alonso’s tactical understanding and vision, describing him as a manager with clear ideas and deep knowledge of the game.
“I will remember you as a manager who had clear ideas and knows many things about football. Best of luck for your next chapter.”
The message has drawn reactions from fans and football analysts alike, many applauding the mutual respect between player and coach. It also adds to the growing reputation of Xabi Alonso as one of the most highly regarded modern football managers.
Mbappé’s words reflect not just gratitude, but recognition of Alonso’s influence — even within a short period — reinforcing how impactful strong leadership and trust can be at the highest level of football.