Costa becomes latest Chelsea player to praise Mbappe

Matt Stead

Diego Costa has become the latest Chelsea player to praise reported target Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe has emerged as a summer transfer target for a number of clubs, including Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.

The Monaco forward is one of Europe’s best young goalscorers this season, and was praised by Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante earlier this week.

The 18-year-old was handed his France debut on Saturday, and Costa has joined the chorus of plaudits ahead of his first international start.

“Mbappe is a phenomenon,” he told Telefoot.

“He is very strong and has everything [necessary] to become a great player.”

In response, Mbappe said: “I will continue to work. I am very flattered by Diego Costa.

“The first game for France is really unique. I’ve waited for it since I was a kid.”