Congratulations and applause: This is how Benzema was welcomed to the French national team. What about the meeting with Mbappé?

Karim Benzema is the king of this season. He has led Real Madrid to victory in both La Liga and the Champions League, and no one doubts that he is the man to win the Ballon d’Or. When he joined the French national team, he received a huge applause from his teammates, while at the same time, a reunion with Kylian Mbappé was being watched.

The French marksman was having the season of his life. He amassed 44 goals and 15 assists, won the Spanish Super Cup, La Liga and the Champions League, and also dominated the Nations League with France. He was also top scorer in all competitions.

After the Champions League celebrations in Madrid on Monday, he joined the French national team and everyone was wondering what the reunion with Kylian Mbappé would be like. The 23-year-old striker was in fact due to join Real Madrid and he gave his word to the club, reportedly also to his great friend Benzema.

But in the end, after receiving a gigantic contract, he changed his decision and stayed at PSG, Benzema hinted at betrayal with his posts on the internet, then publicly stated that he was very surprised by Mbappe’s decision.

Mbappé then said in an interview with MARCA newspaper that he would explain everything to Benzema when they met at the national team meeting. But at first glance there was no animosity, both players smiled and greeted each other with a smile and Mbappé congratulated his colleague on winning the Champions League.

So did all his teammates. One of the first to congratulate Benzema was former Real Madrid teammate Theo Hernández. He also received congratulations from coach Didier Deschamps, N’Golo Kanté, Antoine Griezmann and Hugo Lloris. He also greeted Raphael Varane, a long-time Real Madrid teammate who headed to Manchester United last year, very warmly.

Coach Deschamps then congratulated the European champion at the table with all the players and Benzema was applauded by the whole team together. Afterwards, he still imitated Benzema with a raised hand with five fingers, this is how the Frenchman took a photo with the Champions League trophy to mark his fifth trophy.

Source:: French national football team, Twitter