Kylian Mbappe was unveiled as the newest Actual Madrid signing on Tuesday in entrance of a packed Santiago Bernabeu crowd with over 25,000 followers current for the French star’s presentation.
Mbappe who was handed the No.9 jersey waved to the followers, embraced membership president Pérez and former Madrid participant and coach Zinedine Zidane, who invited Mbappé to go to the Spanish membership for the primary time when he was simply a teen.
“It’s unimaginable day for me. Since being a child I dreamed about taking part in for Madrid and at present I’m right here. It means loads to me,” the French celebrity mentioned.
🏠 @KMbappe is in the home! 🤩#WelcomeMbappé pic.twitter.com/deN9dq8pmc
— Actual Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) July 16, 2024
The message “Welcome, Mbappé” was proven on the massive video boards on the newly revamped Bernabeu. Among the membership’s most iconic moments have been additionally proven whereas the music “Nessun Dorma” was performed on the loudspeakers. Photos of Mbappe’s profession have been additionally displayed, in addition to pictures together with Mbappé sporting Madrid’s uniform as a child and posing alongside former membership star Cristiano Ronaldo.
The record-15 European Cups received by Madrid have been additionally on show on the stage the place Mbappé was launched.
“Right this moment we welcome an distinctive participant who at present is fulfilling his childhood dream. Right this moment you’re right here as a result of it’s one thing that you simply wished. Thanks for making an amazing effort to have the ability to put on this white jersey,” Perez mentioned.
👕 A particular shirt for a big day!
🌟 @KMbappe #WelcomeMbappé pic.twitter.com/Ow936hUJ9g— Actual Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) July 16, 2024
Mbappe, who introduced his departure from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain in Might, has joined the La Liga champions on a free switch with an preliminary settlement for 5 seasons.
Mbappe’s affinity to the membership within the Spanish capital has been lengthy identified. The World Cup winner with France has been linked to the membership through the years. In 2022, studies of a transfer to Spain had been loud however Mbappe would prolong his contract till June 2024, after a fair elusive deal was supplied by the Parisian membership.
Mbappe lately participated within the Euro, scoring simply 1 purpose which got here from the penalty spot and offering 1 help as France have been dumped out by eventual champions Spain within the semifinal.