Mbappe’s lawyer says Real Madrid forward is ‘stunned by media frenzy’ following Stockholm incident

Kylian Mbappe is currently facing intense media scrutiny following allegations linking him to an investigation involving an incident at a Stockholm hotel.

Swedish media reports have connected the Real Madrid striker to an alleged rape that took place during his stay in the city with his entourage. However, Mbappe’s legal team has swiftly denied these claims and is taking legal action to defend his reputation.

Mbappe’s lawyer, Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard, has strongly refuted any involvement by the footballer in the alleged incident.

She emphasised that Mbappe is never in situations that could be considered risky, making it impossible for him to be involved in such a case.

The lawyer further explained that they intend to file a formal complaint for slander, underlining the seriousness with which they view the accusations being spread by some media outlets.

“We read the press. The Stockholm public prosecutor’s office issued a press release, but it does not allow us to know if the target is Kylian Mbappe,” she said as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

Canu-Bernard clarified that, at this stage, there is no official confirmation from the Stockholm public prosecutor’s office that Mbappe is being targeted in the investigation.

Despite this, the media speculation has persisted, leading to confusion and concern among fans and observers.

“Therefore, I have no information that allows me to confirm whether he is indeed acting on the basis of a complaint filed against him.”

Handle with care

According to Canu-Bernard, Mbappe is handling the situation calmly but is bewildered by the extent of the media coverage.

“He is never alone, he never exposes himself to a risky situation. That totally rules out the possibility that he has committed any misdeed. That is an absolute certainty.”

The lawyer highlighted that Mbappe remains focused on his football, continuing to train with Real Madrid, which shows he is not allowing the allegations to distract him from his professional duties.

“He is particularly calm, but stunned by this media frenzy that he does not understand because he cannot be blamed for anything.

“Proof of this is that he trained today (with his club, Real Madrid). There is nothing that can be blamed for,” she noted.

While Mbappe may be required to respond to the Swedish courts if necessary, his legal team remains firm in their stance that he is entirely innocent.

They are determined to take the necessary steps to clear his name and protect his reputation from what they see as baseless claims. As this legal matter unfolds, Mbappe continues his preparations with his club, unaffected by the controversy.