Pape Guéye : "Après la finale Sénégal-Maroc, Mbappé est venu me voir et m'a dit..."
The sole scorer in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, and the Lions' only ever goal in a final, Pape Gueye reached a new level after Senegal's victory. In an interview with L'Équipe, the Villarreal midfielder explained that he felt this change in status even among his opponents, including Kylian Mbappé.
"My status has changed. You know how I realized it? When we played against Real Madrid, before the match, Mbappé came to see me and told me that I shouldn't repeat the same mistake (as against Morocco). That proves that everyone watched the match. When I have the ball from a distance, the opponents know what can happen," explained the two-time African champion.
This match against Real Madrid (0-2) which Pape Guèye refers to was the first played by the midfielder after his victory during the AFCON 2025.
Pape Gueye's change in status could become more concrete during the next transfer window. The Senegalese player, after his impressive performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has caught the eye of several major clubs, including Manchester United.
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