Kylian Mbappe looking to follow Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by trademarking iconic arms-crossed goal celebration ahead of Real Madrid move

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is seeking exclusive rights to his signature celebration and last name.

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• Superstar hopes iconic celebration will be protected as intellectual property
• Has already protected two phrases
• Expected to move to Real Madrid this summer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The PSG winger is seeking intellectual property rights for his iconic arms-folded celebration, as well as his last name, according to . If he is awarded those privileges, any products or brands looking to use his name or celebration will need to pay Mbappe – or be granted permission by the player himself.

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• WHAT KYLIAN MBAPPE SAID

  Mbappe's celebration originally came from his younger brother, Ethan, he revealed in his autobiography: "He scored a goal and celebrated by crossing his arms. Five minutes later, he stopped and said, 'Kylian, you could do that in a match.' So, I did it."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Mbappe isn't the first footballer to seek intellectual property rights. Vinicius Jr has three different registrations for protection in the EU. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have also trademarked their names and celebrations.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

  The winger is set to join Madrid next summer, and has reportedly agreed on a massive contract to seal his move to the Spanish capital. Until then, he will continue to appear for the Parisians, who take on Rennes in Ligue 1 play on Sunday.