Mbappe praises Mourinho’s winning mindset ahead of LaLiga season

Kylian Mbappe has highlighted two qualities he believes Jose Mourinho brings to Real Madrid: a proven ability to win and the capacity to lead players towards success. The forward said those attributes have created a positive feeling around the club before the new LaLiga season.

Mbappe made the comments in an interview with Realmadrid TV ahead of Real Madrid’s final pre-season friendly against Schalke on Sunday. The match will come before the start of the new campaign, with Mourinho preparing for his first season as the club’s manager.

The France forward said his relationship with Mourinho was already familiar. The pair had spoken extensively during the World Cup, giving them an existing connection before Mbappe joined up with the Madrid squad a few days before the friendly.

Mbappe believes Mourinho’s experience of winning can provide an important foundation for the team. He also pointed to the manager’s ability to guide players towards victories, presenting that leadership as one of the main reasons for his positive view of the appointment.

The forward added that players respond well to a coach who has a clear direction. In his assessment, Mourinho knows the destination he wants the team to reach, and that certainty can give the squad confidence as preparations move towards the competitive season.

Mbappe’s remarks place emphasis on Mourinho’s leadership rather than on individual tactical details. They also show the value he attaches to a manager’s record and ability to organise a group around the objective of winning.

Real Madrid’s meeting with Schalke is the final pre-season test mentioned in the interview. After that fixture, attention will turn to the new LaLiga campaign and Mourinho’s work with a squad that includes Mbappe.