Ousmane Dembele has broken his silence on reports of tension with Kylian Mbappe, confirming that the pair have spoken and still sit together with the France squad.

Dembélé finally reveals truth about reported feud with Mbappé

Ousmane Dembélé has finally spoken publicly about reports of tension with Kylian Mbappé, insisting there is no serious problem between the two France stars.

Questions about their relationship had grown following a series of comments connected to the Ballon d’Or debate.

But Dembélé has now tried to end the speculation during a France press conference ahead of the Nations League match against Italy.

He revealed that he and Mbappé have spoken privately and still sit next to each other when they are with the national team.

Dembélé finally responds to Mbappé rumours

Dembélé was directly asked about reports suggesting his relationship with Mbappé had become more difficult.

The PSG star made it clear that he did not want to become involved in arguments created on social media.

He described the situation as:

“Little wars on social media.”

Dembélé added that, at this stage of his career, he preferred to focus on football rather than respond to every story about him.

But reporters continued asking about his relationship with Mbappé.

‘There is no problem’

Dembélé was then asked directly whether he and Mbappé were still friends.

His answer provided the clearest update yet.

He said:

“We spoke. We sit next to each other at the table. There is no problem.”

The comment strongly suggested that whatever tension may have existed has not created a major problem inside the France squad.

Dembélé also confirmed that the two players have already spoken privately since the controversy began.

How the controversy started

The story developed from comments made during the growing debate around the Ballon d’Or.

Mbappé had previously spoken about the different paths taken by himself and Dembélé during their careers.

Speaking about Dembélé, Mbappé said his France team-mate had always been viewed as a highly talented player.

But when describing his own career, Mbappé said:

“I have always been seen as the chosen one.”

Mbappé explained that he reached the highest level very early, while Dembélé had experienced a different journey that included several injury problems.

The comments quickly attracted attention in France.

Dembélé then sends ‘chosen one’ response

Shortly afterwards, Dembélé spoke publicly about his own career following PSG’s victory over Brest.

His words immediately created more debate.

Dembélé said he had always preferred to stay quiet and work hard.

He then added:

“I was never the chosen one.”

The phrase was almost impossible to ignore because Mbappé had recently used the same expression when discussing their different careers.

That led to claims that Dembélé was responding directly to his France team-mate.

Reports claimed relationship had become cold

French media then began questioning whether the relationship between the two players had changed.

Some reports suggested Dembélé had been surprised or unhappy with Mbappé’s comments.

There were also suggestions that the pair had not immediately spoken after the controversy began.

That increased speculation that two of France’s biggest stars had become involved in a personal dispute.

However, neither player publicly confirmed that there had been a serious argument.

Mbappé had already denied tension

Mbappé was also asked about the situation before Dembélé’s latest comments.

The Real Madrid forward rejected suggestions that there was a serious problem between them.

He played down the story and suggested that their relationship remained normal.

Dembélé’s latest statement now supports Mbappé’s version of events.

The two players have spoken and continue to spend time together while representing France.

Dembélé refuses to continue social-media battle

One of the clearest parts of Dembélé’s response was his refusal to continue the public debate.

He made it clear that he did not want to spend time responding to every comment or social-media discussion.

Instead, his focus is on helping France on the pitch.

His message suggested that he wants the controversy to end rather than grow into a bigger story.

Dembélé also speaks about France without Mbappé

Dembélé was also asked whether France were a different team when Mbappé was not on the pitch.

He praised his international team-mate and described him as an important player for the national team.

Dembélé pointed to Mbappé’s goals and contribution to France over many years.

But he also stressed that football cannot be won by only one or two stars.

According to Dembélé, France need the entire squad if they want to achieve success.

France stars move on from controversy

The latest comments appear to reduce concerns about a major problem inside the France dressing room.

Dembélé and Mbappé remain two of the most important attacking players available to the national team.

They have shared the dressing room for many years and have played together in some of France’s biggest matches.

The Ballon d’Or debate may have created an uncomfortable public situation, but Dembélé’s latest words suggest that it has not destroyed their relationship.

They have spoken, they still sit together and, according to Dembélé, there is no problem.

The ‘feud’ may have been bigger outside the dressing room

For weeks, the discussion around Mbappé and Dembélé has been presented as a possible personal battle between two Ballon d’Or rivals.

Their comments certainly created questions.

But the latest evidence suggests the situation may have been much bigger in the media and on social networks than it was inside the France camp.

Dembélé has now given his side of the story.

And his message is simple: the two stars have talked, they remain close inside the squad and there is no major conflict between them.

For now, that appears to close one of the biggest talking points surrounding France ahead of their next Nations League match.