Kylian Mbappe is looking to elevate his already illustrious career at Real Madrid, but the French superstar has recently faced off-field challenges.

Ideally, the 25-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain striker would focus on settling in Madrid after signing a five-year deal this past summer.

However, alongside ongoing fitness issues, Mbappe is entangled in a contentious financial dispute with his former club and is reportedly a in a investigation in Sweden.

Mbappe has labeled these claims as “news” and is determined to resolve his with PSG over what he alleges is 55 million euros ($60 million) in unpaid wages and bonuses from last season.

Nonetheless, these headlines tarnish his image and diminish the appeal of a young man who has become an icon in France and a global sports superstar.

When Mbappe burst onto the scene as a teenager at Monaco nearly a decade ago, he was recognized for his exceptional talent and impressive communication skills.

Rather than shying away from the media spotlight, Mbappe appeared comfortable in front of cameras, communicating with the maturity of someone much older.

He won the World Cup at 19 and became PSG’s all-time top scorer, representing his hometown of Bondy in the Paris suburbs.