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'Kylian Mbappe is the new Pele', says Arsene Wenger but Arsenal boss questions Neymar's move to PSG

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has described Paris Saint-Germain wonderkid Kylian Mbappe as 'the new Pele'.

Speaking to beIN SPORTS, Gunners boss Wenger claimed that the 18-year-old has the potential to become the best player in the world.

'I think he is exceptionally intelligent, he has an exceptional character, and exceptional belief,' Wenger said.

Arsene Wenger hailed Kylian Mbappe 'the new Pele'
Arsene Wenger hailed Kylian Mbappe 'the new Pele' and said he can become the world's best
Wenger said Mbappe can become the world's best player
The Arsenal boss is a big fan of the 18-year-old, who recently joined PSG from AS Monaco
The Arsenal boss is a big fan of the 18-year-old, who recently joined PSG from AS Monaco
u00a0Mbappe scored on his PSG debut on Friday as his new team beat Metz by five goals to one
Mbappe scored on his PSG debut on Friday as his new team beat Metz by five goals to one

'I say to my friends, "Mbappe is the new Pele".