Kylian Mbappé has publicly confirmed his relationship with Spanish actress Ester Expósito, according to a report from Quién published Thursday. The French footballer posted the first photo of the actress on his social media accounts, marking the first time he has acknowledged the romance publicly.
The photo, which quickly drew attention across multiple outlets, shows the couple together during what appears to be a summer getaway. Yahoo noted in a separate report that the image depicts Mbappé serving as a "coat rack" for his girlfriend, a playful reference to the actress draping something over him in the picture.
Quién reports the couple is spending their first summer as romantic partners in Sardinia, Italy. HOLA also published images described as the pair's most romantic moments from the trip, suggesting the relationship has been developing over recent weeks.
The public confirmation has generated significant buzz, with Marca USA commenting that fame does not exempt Mbappé from typical boyfriend duties. The photo has also sparked reactions from family members, as sdpnoticias reported on the response from Kylian's brother, Ethan Mbappé, to the image that put the footballer at the center of public conversation.
Expósito, known for her role in the Netflix series Elite, has been the subject of dating rumors with Mbappé for some time, though neither had previously addressed the speculation directly. The social media post now appears to settle the question of their relationship status.
Observers will be watching to see whether either party shares more details about their relationship in the coming weeks, or if they choose to keep future appearances more private.
