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Kylian Mbappe's popularity in France plummets after leaving PSG behind for blockbuster Real Madrid transfer

<p>A new Odoxa study has revealed that Mbappe's popularity in France has suffered a sharp decline following his blockbuster move from <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-announce-signing-superstar-kylian-mbappe-from-psg/blt023bce8229a88449" target="_blank">PSG to Real Madrid in the summer</a>. The study asked 1,005 people aged 18 and above for their thoughts on Mbappe and the results are revealing. Just 54% had a good opinion of Mbappe, a sharp drop of 12% from April. Yet just 54% of those surveyed found Mbappe likeable, compared to a massive 80% back in 2019. The results also revealed that 52% felt the striker was a good choice for France captain, while 58% preferred Antoine Griezmann and 52% wanted manager Didier Deschamps to appoint another skipper.</p><p></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Mbappe finally made the move from Paris to Madrid after his contract with the Ligue 1 champions expired. The forward went on to play for France at Euro 2024 but was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-will-undergo-surgery-broken-nose-france-boss-didier-deschamps-important-update-on-captain/blt7ae2be3330eaee68" target="_blank">hindered by a broken nose</a> as Les Bleus underwhelmed and went out at the semi-final stage to eventual winners Spain. Mbappe has struggled to hit top form since arriving in Madrid too. Los Blancos are unbeaten in their first seven La Liga games <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/lists/kylian-mbappe-vinicius-jr-jude-bellingham-real-madrid-lack-of-chemistry-bernabeau-boredom/blt130e884cbc19a92c" target="_blank">but have struggled to impress</a> since Mbappe joined Vinicius, Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo as part of a star-studded attack.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Real Madrid have received more yellow cards for dissent than any other team in LaLiga this season with eight, three of them for Vinícius Junior, more than any other player.</p>

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<p>Mbappe is set for more frustration at Madrid <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-au/lists/real-madrid-confirm-kylian-mbappe-injury-blow-new-galactico-set-to-miss-key-games-la-liga-champions-league/blt88326b178185b95f#cse20e9e65a7d161cf" target="_blank">after being ruled out for three weeks</a> with a thigh injury. The France star will miss Sunday's Madrid derby against Atletico and is not expected to return to action for his club side until after the October international break.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE

Kylian Mbappe's popularity in France plummets after leaving PSG behind for blockbuster Real Madrid transfer | Goal.com Tanzania

Kylian Mbappe&apos;s popularity in France has plummeted following the superstar&apos;s summer move from PSG to Real Madrid.