Kylian Mbappe Remains Unfazed by Rape Investigation Reports: Carlo Ancelotti

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti assured on Friday that the club's French striker Kylian Mbappe appears unfazed by the recent reports of an alleged rape investigation in Stockholm. Mbappe's lawyer has stated that the player was taken aback by the allegations and plans to take legal action against them. Following an injury, Mbappe was not called up for France's UEFA Nations League matches and instead visited Stockholm with a group. Ancelotti dismissed the reports as mere speculation, noting that Mbappe seems happy and unaffected while focusing on his training.

"He's looking forward to keep on helping the team."

Ancelotti said Mbappe, 25, had been given time off by the Spanish and European champions.

"The days off were set for him and beyond that, individuals can choose what they want to do," explained Ancelotti.

"I don't care where players prefer to rest. I went to London for a couple of days and didn't ask anybody.

"I also don't have a travel agency to organise trips for players."

A Swedish prosecutor has confirmed that an investigation has been opened, without naming Mbappe.

Mbappe claimed in a post on X on Monday there was a link between the report and a hearing before a French league committee on Tuesday over his bitter dispute with his former club Paris Saint-Germain over what he says is 55 million euros ($60 million) in unpaid wages.

"FAKE NEWS !!!!. It's becoming so predictable, on the eve of the hearing, as if by chance," he wrote.

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Mbappe completed a dream move to join Madrid in the summer after seven years at PSG.

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