Mbappe and Giannis: Nigerian Freak Antetokounmpo and Cameroon-born star trade words on Al Hilal move

Giannis Antetokounmpo responded to reports that Kylian Mbappé would join Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.

Greek international Giannis, who presently represents the Milwaukee Bucks, is regarded as one of the NBA's top talents.

The revelation that Al Hilal intended to pay 300 million euros for the French international and PSG player on Monday made headlines across the world.

The NBA's two-time MVP, a Greek, Nigerian professional basketball player, posted pictures of his new appearance on social media as a joke and "offered" to play for the Jorge Jesus-coached club.

Along with a photo of his new haircut was a message by Giannis that said, "Al Hilal can stay with me. I look like Kylian Mbappé."

The message by Giannis went viral, and Mbappe had to reply with a pair of emojis on his official social media platform.

Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kylian Mbappe are at the pinnacle of their sports. 

When Giannis and the Bucks traveled to Paris in 2020 for an NBA match versus the Charlotte Hornets, the two guys got to know one another. 

After the game, a video of superstars Mbappe and Giannis swapping autographed footwear and jerseys went viral.

Mbappe, recently wrapped up his tour of Cameroon in West Africa. 

Football fans have been enthralled by the amazing images and videos of the 24-year-old striker, who represents the French club Paris Saint-Germain, or PSG, being graciously received in Cameroon, where his father was born. 

The player's father, Wilfred Mbappe, brought him to the village of Jebale in the Douala region. 

He featured in a basketball game, teamed up with former UFC Champion Francis Ngannou to eat a local food named Ndole, and embraced his Cameroonian heritage. 

Giannis, on the other hand, is facing a race to fit for Greece at the upcoming 2023 FIBA Men's World Cup.

The Freak embraces his Nigerian heritage and has plans for a charity visit to the country.