Florentino Pérez calls face-to-face meeting with Kylian Mbappé after explosive post-match comments: Reports

Real Madrid is no stranger to drama, but the tension surrounding Kylian Mbappé has reached new heights. Following his candid — and controversial — remarks after Thursday night’s 2-0 win over Real Oviedo, club president Florentino Perez has scheduled a direct face-to-face meeting with the French superstar.

What Did Mbappé Say?

Coming off the bench in the second half against bottom-placed Oviedo, Mbappé assisted Jude Bellingham’s goal but was booed by sections of the Santiago Bernabéu crowd. In the mixed zone afterward, the 27-year-old didn’t hold back:

• He claimed interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa told him he was the “fourth-choice striker” behind Franco Mastantuono, Vinícius Júnior, and Gonzalo García.
• Mbappé insisted he was “100% fine” and ready to start, but respected the coach’s decision.
• He reflected on the team’s season: “We started the season well… but we lost it in the second half of the campaign.”
• He emphasized speaking “with my own mouth” for clarity and reiterated his commitment to working hard to regain his starting spot.

These comments quickly went viral and intensified scrutiny on the club’s internal dynamics during a disappointing season that saw Barcelona clinch La Liga and an early Champions League exit.

Pérez Steps In: The Upcoming Summit

According to reports from Spanish outlets and journalist jfelixdiaz, Pérez — along with general director José Ángel Sánchez — will sit down privately with Mbappé. The goal? To address the growing rift, clarify the player’s comments, and ensure full commitment to the Real Madrid project moving forward.

Pérez has previously defended Mbappé publicly as Real Madrid’s “best player” at the moment, while acknowledging areas for improvement. However, the president’s limited personal interactions with the player (greeting him at training but little more) highlight the distance that now needs bridging.