France, Dec. 14 -- Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba has given his backing to the France skipper Kylian Mbappe, saying the 25-year-old will emerge a better player and person following a disappointing start to his career at Real Madrid.

"His adaptation from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid isn't the easiest," Drogba told RFI.

"But I'd rather have a difficult adaptation in Madrid than find myself in a situation where everything's easier," added the 46-year-old, who played 105 times forCote d'Ivoire scoring a record 65 goals.

Mbappe moved to the Spanish giantsin the summer after seven years and 15 trophies at PSG.

However he has failed to make the expected splash in La Liga and the Champions League since the Spanish season began on 1...