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'I have to respect that Mbappe plays for PSG' - Madrid boss Zidane plays down transfer talk

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has vowed to respect Paris Saint-Germain's relationship with Kylian Mbappe amid rumours of disharmony at Parc des Princes.

Mbappe, 20, was publicly told by Thomas Tuchel to respect coaching decisions after seemingly ignoring the PSG boss when substituted late in last weekend's Ligue 1 win at Montpellier.

Sources from France then claimed the World Cup winner has at times questioned his importance and treatment in comparison to team-mate Neymar.

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The reports have fuelled speculation Mbappe could seek a move to Real Madrid in future but Zidane, who recently admitted to being "in love" with the talented France forward, tried to avoid driving a wedge between player and coach.