Kylian Mbappe has been rubbing shoulders with more sporting icons, as he joined NBA baller Jimmy Butler and F1 star Lando Norris in Monaco.

WHAT HAPPENED?

World Cup winner Mbappe has headed back to familiar surroundings after seeing his debut campaign at Real Madrid come to a close. His first season as a ‘Galactico’ delivered two trophies, 43 goals, La Liga’s Golden Boot and the European Golden Shoe.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

He will be back in the hunt for more major silverware when joining up with Los Blancos again for their FIFA Club World Cup campaign – which is due to get underway on American soil when facing Al-Hilal on June 18.

THE GOSSIP

For now, Mbappe has been mingling with other sporting superstars. He linked up with basketball ace Butler as the Golden State Warriors forward has seen his own season brought to a close in the NBA play-offs.

DID YOU KNOW?

After taking in a meal with Butler, Mbappe was joined at a popular nightspot by British racing driver Norris – fresh from his memorable victory at the latest Grand Prix to be held on the streets of Monaco.

WHAT NEXT FOR KYLIAN MBAPPE?

Taking a moment to relax, after being under so much pressure in Madrid, should help to have Mbappe raring to go when France open their bid for UEFA Nations League glory and Real take in Club World Cup competition.