You can only win Ballon d’Or at seven clubs including Manchester, Chelsea and Arsenal – Anelka tells Mbappe

Nicolas Anelka has advised Kylian Mbappe that “If you want to win the Ballon d’Or, which is what you should be looking at to echo Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, you will have to compete with the best. You can’t say you compete with the best all the time when you are at PSG.”

You can only win Ballon d’Or at seven clubs including Manchester, Chelsea and Arsenal – Anelka tells Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe

Nicholas Anelka has urged Kylian Mbappe to consider taking his red-hot striking skills to one of England’s or Spain’s football giants.

The 42-year-old Frenchman believes that Mbappe can boost his chances of winning a Ballon d'Or by moving to Spain, Italy or England.

In a heartfelt letter published by the Athletic, the former Real Madrid star suggested to the youngster that, Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona or a club in Italy are among the destinations to crown any talented player who aspires to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or.

Kylian Mbappe has emerged as one of Europe's most feared forwards.

The 22-year-old PSG striker finished as Ligue 1’s top scorer last term netting 27 goals in 31 top-flight games for Paris Saint-German.  

The former Monaco starlet sealed a gigantic sum of £162milion in September 2017 transfer to the Parisians on an initial season-long loan followed by a four-year deal.  

“The French league is not easy, don’t get me wrong, but I think the toughest league is in England. So, if you want to be one of the best, then do what you do in Paris but with Chelsea or United or Arsenal or Manchester City or Liverpool. 

“Or go to Spain to Madrid or Barcelona. Or maybe Italy. You have done so well since coming through at Monaco and taking it to a new level at Paris-Saint Germain.

“It seems you will stay for another year, then there is a big choice to make. You have at least two choices — stay in Paris or move to Real Madrid. Both of them can win the Champions League these days. 

"When I was at PSG, that wasn’t the case. That choice depends on what you want to achieve in football. If you want the biggest accolades, you will have to move from PSG at some point. 

“The best leagues are in England and Spain, so you didn’t compete with the best players in the best league. You will have to decide.

“If you want to win the Ballon d’Or, which is what you should be looking at to echo Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, you will have to compete with the best. You can’t say you compete with the best all the time when you are at PSG.” Nicholas Anelka wrote.