Giuly: “Barça is getting old and its cycle comes to an end”

Kylian Mbappé's exhibition at the Camp Nou has gone around the world. The young Frenchman gave a tremendous recital in the Blaugrana fiefdom and, with a hat-trick, drew a 1-4 with signs of taking witness. The individual duel with Messi was so much or more expected that the clash between teams and Bondy's came out so reinforced that “Florentino, sign him” became trending topic in Spain. Reactions continue to come from France and one of the latest is that of Ludovic Giuly (44 years old). The now retired player can speak with knowledge of the facts of both clubs, since he spent three seasons in each of them. Just as he knows first-hand the football dawn of a world star, because he shared a dressing room with Messi when the Rosario was giving the first strokes of a legendary career. For this reason, in 'Le Parisien' they have knocked on his door and, Among the topics touched, he has left a sentence that Barcelonismo may not like, since it speaks of “end of cycle”.

Mbappé performance: “The highlight for Kylian is that the game was perfect for him: a large pitch, with depth and with space between the lines. With his speed, he was in his element. And what skill in front of goal: four clear chances and three goals. “

Barcelona weakness: “Barça was small because there was a huge PSG. It is true that Barcelona is getting old and is at the end of its cycle. But PSG played the perfect game. “

Pass from Messi's witness to Mbappé: “Calm down and watch out for contempt. Mbappé will soon be Ballon d'Or. We all know that. But he still needs consistency. What Leo has done in the last fifteen years cannot be compared to a hat-trick, even if it was sublime. I don't like it when you forget everything or want to rewrite history. I wish you the same path, but it will be long. Anyway, we are talking about Messi (…) These comparisons don't make sense. Let Kylian make his own way. He has other qualities: he is very fast and skilled. Play in band, while Leo moves more through the center. ANDhe fate of Mbappé is not to be a new Messi, but to become Mbappé“.

Contrary to Cristiano and Messi

Will he win six Ballons d'Or?: “He's the replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, but you don't have to go so fast. He is doing things the opposite: he is at the top with the national team, but not yet with his club. Being big is lasting. I am confident, but only time will tell. You must win the Champions League now. I'm looking forward to seeing him after his first Ballon d'Or. Will he want to be the best for a year or five? “

Play in LaLiga: “PSG is a great team, but it would be very good in Spanish stadiums. Its qualities are perfect for it. It is in Paris. Let's make the most of it. Let's not send it abroad too quickly.”