Mbappé on Arbeloa: “At home, I only watch French TV channels. I don’t turn on any Spanish channels a…

Mbappé on Arbeloa: “At home, I only watch French television. I don’t turn on Spanish channels at all.”

Kylian Mbappé once again demonstrated his ability to filter information carefully. This time, he directed this filtering towards those around him at Real Madrid. In response to questions about Arbeloa’s recent statements, the French forward said, “I don’t watch his press conferences. At home, I have French television, not Spanish ones.” Behind this seemingly casual statement lies a clear professional strategy.

Arbeloa, who is part of Madrid’s coaching staff and frequently speaks with journalists, has become part of the media environment that Mbappé deliberately ignores. For a player of his caliber, this isn’t a sign of disrespect, but rather a way to protect his mental energy. Spanish media traditionally create an atmosphere of constant analysis and pressure around “Santiago Bernabeu”. By switching to French television, Kylian maintains a familiar information environment, where he is evaluated based on his performance, not on every gesture or word from club officials.

Experts say that such a stance strengthens the image of a self-sufficient professional. Mbappé doesn’t engage in indirect discussions, doesn’t respond to indirect attacks, and clearly separates work from personal life. In an era of hyper-media, where every press conference becomes a headline, consciously avoiding local content seems like a mature and pragmatic decision.

Whether this approach will remain unchanged in the long term remains to be seen. But for now, it’s clear that Mbappé came to Madrid to play football, not to participate in television battles. And as long as his home TV is set to French channels, the Spanish media will be unable to disrupt his focus.