Kylian Mbappé reserves judgment in Swedish rape investigation

At present, Kylian Mbappé is not officially involved in the Swedish rape investigation. His lawyer, Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard, said on October 17 that the footballer would prefer to explain himself to the court if it so requested.

An answer only in court

The lawyer expressed her displeasure at certain media allegations suggesting that Mbappé had already provided details of his stay in Stockholm. She reiterated that the player had not yet made any statement on the matter.

Background to the investigation

The Swedish public prosecutor’s office launched a rape investigation following a complaint lodged on October 10, while Mbappé and his entourage were in Stockholm. Although Swedish media report that the player is considered a “reasonable suspect”, which is the lowest level of suspicion under Swedish law, his name has not been officially mentioned by the authorities.

Reactions from Mbappé’s entourage

Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard also noted that her client was “stunned” by the situation but remains “serene”. She announced her intention to file a complaint for slanderous denunciation, stressing the importance of defending his honor in the face of accusations that could damage his reputation.

In short, Kylian Mbappé is maintaining his silence on this delicate matter, reserving his right to make a statement to the courts, while investigations continue without him being officially implicated for the time being.