Kylian Mbappé seen at Paris nightclub after leaving France camp
Mbappé left the France squad with a left-knee injury from the 1-0 win over Turkey and was later photographed at Boum Boum with girlfriend Ester Expósito.
October 2, 2026, 22:25 — Kylian Mbappé left the France camp after suffering an injury to his left knee during the 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey, and in the days since has been seen socialising in Paris rather than undergoing visible treatment.
Real Madrid seeking to avoid surgery while the forward was photographed in a nightclub
Reports say Real Madrid have been exploring options to avoid surgical intervention for Mbappé’s left knee, but the forward did not provide updates to the club’s medical staff over the last two days. Instead, he was photographed entering the Boum Boum nightclub near the Arc de Triomphe in central Paris with his girlfriend, Ester Expósito.
The images and posts showing Mbappé leaving the France camp and spending an evening out have prompted questions about the timing and management of his recovery. Club and national-team timelines for rehabilitation can be sensitive, and public outings are unlikely to form part of a structured return-to-play plan.
Mbappé’s departure from the France squad came after he picked up the knee problem in the 1-0 win over Turkey in the Nations League. With both his national team and Real Madrid monitoring his condition, medical staff will determine whether conservative treatment is sufficient or if surgery becomes necessary.
For now, the forward’s public appearance in Paris has created fresh attention around his fitness at a crucial moment for both club and country, as specialists continue assessments.
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