Kylian Mbappé faces extra scrutiny as Real Madrid explains his FIFA break return

Kylian Mbappé is back in the spotlight at Real Madrid after returning from the FIFA window and taking part in the first training session with the squad. As MARCA notes, the club quickly stated he had permission to be away, though both requesting and obtaining it is viewed as a privilege compared with other players.

The situation has also been fuelled by an image of the forward cycling, adding even more noise to the ongoing attention around his return and daily routine.