Football drama just collided with celebrity chaos in the most unexpected way. Argentine singer Nicki Nicole, who stunned fans when she began dating Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, has now pulled the plug on their whirlwind romance after just 13 days. And the plot twist? She’s already been spotted getting close to Real Madrid’s new wonderkid signing, Franco Mastantuono.
The shocking switch has left fans divided and rival clubs buzzing with gossip. But perhaps the most intriguing part of the story is how Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid’s superstar forward, reportedly reacted to the news.
According to sources close to the club, Mbappé was caught off guard when whispers of the new couple surfaced. The Frenchman, who has only just settled into his new life in Madrid, allegedly laughed when teammates teased him about Mastantuono’s sudden “upgrade” from teammate to tabloid favorite. “This is Madrid,” Mbappé was overheard saying. “It’s not just football here — it’s a whole movie.”
Fans immediately dissected Mbappé’s words, some interpreting them as playful banter, others as a subtle dig at Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, whose heartbreak has become public fodder. Social media erupted with memes, painting Yamal as the “loser” in this love triangle and Mastantuono as the bold newcomer stealing headlines before even kicking a ball in La Liga.
Nicki Nicole’s quick pivot from Barcelona to Madrid has only intensified the rivalry between the two clubs. “She switched sides faster than Figo,” one fan joked online, while another wrote: “13 days with Yamal and now she’s with Madrid’s new boy? This feels scripted.”
Meanwhile, Mastantuono, just 16 years old and hailed as one of Argentina’s brightest prospects, is now under even more scrutiny. Instead of making headlines for his football skills, the teenager is trending because of his high-profile relationship. Some critics are questioning whether this distraction could derail his focus, while others believe the publicity will only fuel his rapid rise.
As for Yamal, sources say the young Barcelona star is trying to stay focused on football, though insiders hint he feels “betrayed” by how quickly Nicki Nicole moved on. The breakup, combined with the humiliation of seeing her now with a Real Madrid signing, has reportedly hit him hard.
Mbappé, however, seems to be enjoying the spectacle from the sidelines. Known for his composed and sometimes cheeky personality, the French forward’s reaction encapsulates the sentiment of many Madrid fans: a mix of amusement and superiority. For Madridistas, it’s not just about winning on the pitch — it’s about winning in life’s dramatic soap operas too.
One thing is certain: this love triangle — or perhaps love square — has added even more fuel to the eternal Barcelona-Real Madrid rivalry. And with Mastantuono and Yamal likely to clash on the pitch in the years to come, Nicki Nicole’s name might just linger as the most controversial subplot in Spanish football this season.
