French football star Kylian Mbappe was spotted enjoying a game of basketball on the Costa del Sol last week.
The 26-year-old, who signed to Real Madrid last year, was all smiles while shooting hoops in the luxury Sierra Blanca urbanisation in Marbella.
Pictures shared on Instagram showed him taking pictures with fans and taking aim at the net.
Perched above the Golden Mile with sweeping views of the Mediterranean, Sierra Blanca is easily one of southern Spain’s most exclusive addresses.
It is somewhat of a fortified enclave favoured by oligarchs, celebrities and international royalty, and where mansions start well into the seven and eight figures.
The urbanisation is often dubbed the Beverley Hills of Spain, boasting sprawling villas, private cinemas and infinity pools.
Famous names rumoured to live in the estate include Saudi royals, Vladimir Putin’s inner circle and international footballers who prefer their downtime well out of public view.
Antonio Banderas, who once owned property nearby, is rumoured to have considered Sierra Blanca before opting for the seafront.
Meanwhile, a steady stream of high-net-worth buyers from the Gulf, Russia and Northern Europe keeps property prices climbing.
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