Kylian Mbappe has the talent to be the next Lionel Messi, as long as he follows the Barcelona man's example of respectful humility, according to Samuel Eto'o.
A true great of the future
France international Mbappe, still just 19, has quickly established himself as a world star, scoring 26 goals last season for Monaco and another 21 this term for Paris Saint-Germain.
But he still has some way to go before matching Messi and, while Eto'o believes he has the potential, the Barca forward's former team-mate hopes Mbappe develops off as well as on the pitch.
"[Mbappe] is the next Messi, if he manages his status well, if he understands what is happening around his name," Eto'o told France Football.
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"There are so many things to take into account to make a great career which have nothing to do with the qualities of football player, even for a player outside the norm. I hope I have the opportunity to talk about this with him one day.
Follow Messi's example
"Kylian can draw inspiration from the superhuman mental strength of Leo Messi, who I saw grow up in Barca.
"[Messi] continues to make games easier by creating things every second. He is unique but remained [the same as] this little kid that I discovered in 2004, respectful, discreet.
"Others guys would have gone crazy in the face of being a global star."