Is Kylian Mbappé dating Ester Expósito? Real Madrid star’s rumoured new girlfriend revealed

Speculation is rife that Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is romantically involved with Spanish actress Ester Expósito following unconfirmed claims from popular French gossip account Aqababe.

The rumours, which emerged this Friday March 6, suggest the pair have been seen together in Madrid, including at a bar where they were allegedly kissing.

However, neither Mbappé, 27, nor Expósito, 26, has addressed the rumours, and no verified evidence has surfaced to substantiate the claims.

Aqababe, known for celebrity scoops but often based on anonymous tips, shared a photo purportedly showing the duo, though its authenticity remains unconfirmed.

The gossip page posted on X as translated from French: "According to my exclusive information, Kylian Mbappé and Ester Expósito are seeing each other right now. They were together on February 25 in Madrid and several girls saw them yesterday at the Pullman bar (the 10th heaven) kissing all evening."

The post included a blurry shot of two individuals believed to be the pair hanging out, sparking widespread reposts and discussions.

A follow-up post from Aqababe stated "SPOTTED N•2 " with two additional watermarked photos showing Mbappe sharing laughs in the company of a mystery woman, further fuelling the rumour mill.

This isn't the first time they've been linked. In 2019, Mbappé's Instagram likes on Expósito's posts fuelled similar speculation, exciting Real Madrid fans about a potential transfer hint while he was still at PSG.

Expósito, star of Netflix's "Elite", boasts more than 28 million followers on Instagram. Mbappé's private life often attracts scrutiny. Past rumors have included links to transgender model Ines Rau (later debunked as a hoax) and others, but the Los Blancos superstar rarely lets the public in on his romantic relationships.

Expósito's dating history has been well-documented, primarily involving men. She was in a relationship with Spanish actor Álvaro Rico from 2018 to 2019, her Elite co-star who played Polo. Following that, she dated Mexican actor Alejandro Speitzer from 2019 to 2021, whom she met on the set of 'Someone Has to Die'.

Her most recent confirmed romance was with Uruguayan actor Nico Furtado from 2021 to 2023.

Expósito and Mbappe's teammate Vinícius Júnior sparked dating rumors after being spotted together at a Travis Scott concert in Madrid in August 2024.

Multiple social media pages reported the pair were seen enjoying the show together, with footage from the event causing fans to speculate about their relationship status. They attended the concert at the Wizink Center in Madrid, where they were filmed partying together.

Prior to the concert appearance, the Spanish actress and the Brazil international fuelled the dating buzz when Vinícius Jr. interacted with Expósito's post on social media, sharing a heart emoji. While they appeared close in the video, neither party publicly confirmed a romantic relationship.

There have also been unverified rumours of a same-sex relationship, often stemming from her on-screen roles in 'Elite', where her character Carla had romantic scenes with women, including a speculated lesbian storyline. Additionally, fan edits and TikToks have further fuelled speculation, such as alleged links to singer Tini Stoessel or models like Nini Vélez, but no credible sources confirm any same-sex relationships in real life.

Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé's romantic life has been subject to misinformation, notably a 2022 viral hoax claiming he was dating transgender model Ines Rau.

The story originated from misidentified photos of Mbappé with a different woman named Ines at Cannes, falsely linked to Rau, the first transgender Playboy Playmate.

It spread via Italian media, allegedly as revenge after Mbappé renewed with PSG over Real Madrid, leading to transphobic backlash. Investigations revealed Rau has been with model Staiv Gentis since 2015, and the rumour was debunked as a hoax.

Mbappé confirmed he was single in 2024, but stated in a candid interview on Clique TV, "Yes, in the past, I have already been in love and I hope that I will be again. But currently, no."

He noted that he directs his affection toward his family and finds dating difficult due to the pressures of his career and fame

Mbappe has been linked to a number of women over the years including Emma Smet, Belgian model Stephanie Rose Betram, former Miss France Alicia Ayles, Suicide Squad actress Daniela Melchior, Daniella Grace Almeida, Georgia May Heath, Stella Maxwell,  Lauren Blake Boultier.

However, the 2018 World Cup winner has never definitively confirmed his relationship.

In a 2025 interview with L’Équipe, Mbappe expressed a desire to love again but noted to that he is prioritizing football over marriage.

“Everyone builds their life differently. I did it thinking that football was my whole life and I wanted to make the most of my career. Maybe I'm wrong... Maybe I'm right. Only the future will tell me or God in due time. When you choose things, the result is easy to accept.” he said.

Mbappe’s powerful mother Fayza Lamari also discussed her son’s love life with the publication. 

She said: “I asked him recently if he had a girlfriend. He replied: ‘Do you see a girlfriend in this mess?’ It’s complicated being Kylian Mbappé’s girlfriend. With all that that entails. He’s already had some and it's not easy for both of them.”

If the latest dating rumours with Ester Exposito proves true, it could very well mean the French star has once again fallen in love.

However, it remains to be seen whether the pair would confirm their relationship as Mbappe prefers to keep details of his love life private.