Kylian Mbappé showed this Wednesday that he has returned to the team full of energy and magic. The French player scored three goals against Real Sociedad, a hat-trick in his return to the Bernabéu. The white forward, now under the orders of José Mourinho, is eager to show that he is ready to win everything with this team. If he performs very well on the field, it can also be said that he is in high spirits romantically. His relationship with actress Ester Expósito is going smoothly, as they have shown during their idyllic summer.
The couple has showcased their love in every corner of the Mediterranean and demonstrated how happy they are together. Their summer journey began at the end of May on the island of Ibiza, the ultimate hotspot for footballers and the wealthy in general. Before this getaway, they had already taken one in early May to Sardinia. Specifically, they were in Cagliari, and here Mbappé faced some criticism because he missed the last matches of the league due to lingering discomfort from an injury. Fans didn't understand how he could be enjoying time with Ester while being sidelined for his team. Despite the commotion, during their stay, they combined the sea with city plans: they were seen dining at Libarium and also ate at Lo Scoglio and La Paillote Cagliari, both by the sea. The locals themselves shared on social media the visit of the footballer and his girlfriend. Between restaurants, they sailed on a yacht along the coast and spent an afternoon exploring the luxury stores and boutiques in downtown Cagliari.
With the arrival of the World Cup, Mbappé headed to the United States, and Ester accompanied the forward to some of the matches he played with the French national team. One of their most notable appearances was at the Miami Stadium on July 18, where they watched France face England for the third-place match. Mbappé scored both goals for France in that match and ended the tournament as the all-time top scorer in World Cup history, with 22 goals. After the World Cup, instead of immediately returning to Europe, the couple stayed a few days in Miami. There, they took the opportunity to relax and go out at night.
After the United States, they went to Paris. The couple visited some of the most exclusive stores in the French capital and entered boutiques like Jacquemus, Dior, and Messika. It was precisely at the latter, one of the major French high jewelry houses, where Ester tried on several pieces and ended up purchasing an 18-carat yellow gold and diamond Move Link necklace valued at 19,800 euros. During that shopping day in Paris, the actress was accompanied by Mbappé and Fayza Lamari, the footballer's mother. This is another sign that her relationship with Mbappé is solidifying, as the player's mother is one of the people he is closest to.
They then set course back to Sardinia. They chose an exclusive rental yacht with a price of around 77,000 euros per week and spent a few days sailing along the Costa Esmeralda. The plan was mainly maritime: swimming, sunbathing, paddle surfing, snorkeling, and onboard dinners. During this getaway, Mbappé shared for the first time on his social media a picture of Ester, a particularly significant gesture after months of keeping their relationship quite discreet.
Their last known stop was again Ibiza. They arrived on the yacht and enjoyed the last days of vacation in the Mediterranean before Mbappé had to return to training. The latest images released are also the most romantic: kisses, hugs, and a lot of complicity on the high seas. Before ending their vacation, the couple also enjoyed an exclusive plan: a guided tour of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Ester also seems very happy. Although she is allergic to reporters who ask her at her home or on the street, the actress gave some statements revealing that she is in a very good place emotionally. In an interview with GQ, Expósito explained that she has changed her way of understanding love after her previous experiences. "I completely associated chaos and drama with love," she admitted, before acknowledging that she has discovered it doesn't have to be that way. For Ester, a relationship can be "deep and true from peace and calm," an idea that represents a shift from the conception of love as necessarily intense, complicated, or painful.
The actress never mentions Kylian Mbappé by name, but these statements have been interpreted as a reference to her current partner, with whom she appears fulfilled and at peace.