Kylian Mbappe did not hold back and hit out at the media after being questioned about whether he considered Real Madrid’s 2024-25 season, in which they failed to win a major trophy, a “blank season.”

When asked if he was affected by PSG winning the UCL and Madrid ending the season without any major trophies, Mbappe hit back, visibly frustrated, and reminded reporters of the "importance of words."

“A blank season? Are you sure? What’s an off-season? What’s a blank season? Do you watch the games? We won two titles. That’s the importance of words. We missed out on some important titles. It’s been a rewarding year,” he said ahead of France’s UEFA Nations League third-place playoff match against Germany.

“PSG won the UCL without me, that doesn’t affect me. That’s a good thing. I think we all face challenges in our careers. I’m a bit more in the eye of the storm, which is good. I’ve always liked being in these positions; it’s up to me to work.

“I’ve reversed quite a few trends in my career, I’ve had a lot of things stuck on my back, and I’ve managed to get them off. Now it’s up to me to work.”

The 25-year-old was also quizzed on whether he felt that he left PSG a tad bit too soon, to which he replied: “Did I leave too soon? No. My story was over; it had to end. There was no bitterness, I’d reached the end of the road. I would have tried anything. It’s just fate that it had to happen without me.”

Discussing his new role as a No. 9, he acknowledged differences between club and country positions but noted his adaptation.

“Being No. 9 for club and country isn’t the same. But I think I’ve made progress in certain areas. I’m starting to acclimatise to this position. In football, everything is unpredictable, but today I’m in the centre.”

Mbappe also praised PSG for their UEFA Champions League victory, calling it well-deserved, and named Ousmane Dembele as his Ballon d’Or pick.

“Would I vote for Dembele? Yes. Do I really need to explain? We’re talking about Yamal and Dembele, I’m going for Dembele. It’s very clear!”

Continuing, he added: “Today we’re talking about Ousmane and Lamine. It changes very quickly, the last winners showed that. We weren’t talking about certain players who won in the end. Is it September?

“A lot will happen between now and then, but today we’re talking about Ousmane and Lamine. That’s why I replied.”

Talking about his former club PSG’s UEFA Champions League triumph, Mbappe said: “It’s 100% deserved. I was in Morocco, watching the match at the Fairmont in Marrakech.

“I was happy, they deserved it, they’ve been through so many problems, I’ve been through that too, I’ve been through every stage of the Champions League except winning it.

“They were the best team in Europe. I can’t remember ever seeing them go 5-0 up. It’s 100% deserved, they’re becoming the team everyone wants to beat.”