Atletico Madrid's Llorente: "Mbappé or Yamal? Neither of them"
T.E (Elbotola)
20 May 2026at18:20
Atletico Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente has rejected the idea of signing either Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe or Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, even if given the opportunity to bring one of them to his team.
During an interview on the program "El Hormiguero," Llorente was asked which player he would choose between Mbappe and Yamal to join Atletico Madrid, to which he replied: "Neither of them."
Llorente also commented on the Champions League, stating: "It is difficult to reach or win the Champions League final, and the further you advance in the rounds, the more experience you gain."
Q&A
What did Marcos Llorente say about signing Kylian Mbappé or Lamine Yamal?
Marcos Llorente stated that he would not choose either Kylian Mbappé or Lamine Yamal to join Atletico Madrid, even if given the opportunity. He expressed this surprising preference during a recent interview on a popular program.
Where did Marcos Llorente make his comments regarding Mbappé and Yamal?
Marcos Llorente made his comments about not choosing Kylian Mbappé or Lamine Yamal during an appearance on a well-known television program. He was directly asked to select one of the two star players for his team.
What other topic did Marcos Llorente discuss during his interview?
Marcos Llorente also discussed the challenges of competing in the Champions League, noting the difficulty of reaching or winning the final. He emphasized that progressing through the rounds helps teams gain valuable experience.