Kylian Mbappe has attracted attention away from football after sharing a light-hearted holiday photograph in which he appears to be carrying several dresses belonging to Spanish model Ester Exposito.
The Real Madrid and France forward posted the image on Instagram during his summer break. Smiling as he held the collection of dresses, Mbappe’s unusual role quickly drew widespread attention from supporters.
Spanish newspaper Marca responded to the photograph with a humorous caption, writing: “Mbappe turns into a clothes rack for his girlfriend.” The comment referred to the way the France captain was carrying the garments while spending time with Exposito.
The image emerged after the pair were seen together in Barcelona during what Spanish media described as a romantic holiday. Photographs were taken of Mbappe and Exposito inside the Sagrada Familia, one of Spain’s best-known tourist landmarks.
Their visit to the famous church attracted considerable interest from visitors and media outlets, adding to the attention surrounding the couple’s time in the city. The latest photograph provided a more informal moment from the trip, with Mbappe pictured helping to carry Exposito’s dresses as they toured Barcelona.
Reports in the Spanish press said Mbappe had chosen Barcelona for the final days of his summer holiday before returning to Madrid. He is due to prepare for the new season with Real Madrid after enjoying the break alongside Exposito.
The trip inside the Sagrada Familia formed part of a private tour for the pair, who were photographed at the landmark while public and media interest followed their movements. The location is among Spain’s most recognisable tourist attractions and became the backdrop to one of the few publicly seen moments from their holiday.
Mbappe’s Instagram post offered an image of the Real Madrid star in a setting far removed from the pitch. Rather than being shown in club colours or in action for France, he appeared relaxed, smiling and carrying the dresses as the holiday continued.
The photograph also prompted Marca’s playful description, highlighting the contrast between Mbappe’s status as one of football’s leading players and the everyday task shown in the image. It was this detail that helped the post attract reactions from football supporters and followers of the pair.
For Mbappe, however, the Barcelona break is nearing its end. His next focus will be a return to Madrid and preparations for the new campaign with Real Madrid, following the final days of his summer holiday.
