Kylian Mbappe was greeted by over 80,000 enthusiastic Real Madrid supporters at Santiago Bernabeu, celebrating his highly anticipated arrival. The France captain officially joined Los Blancos after departing Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Mbappe, 25, signed a five-year contract with the reigning LaLiga and Champions League champions and will don the iconic number nine shirt. During his unveiling, he expressed his joy and gratitude to the fans.
“I’ve dreamed of this day since I was a kid,” Mbappe told the crowd. “I spent endless nights dreaming about one day playing for Real Madrid, and today I am one happy guy. My family is so happy here; I can see my mum crying. It’s an incredible day for me, and this day means a lot to me.”
Sporting Real Madrid’s new home kit, Mbappe was introduced by club president Florentino Perez, who praised the player’s dedication to his dream. “The love that you felt for Real Madrid, and you identifying with this club since your childhood, made it possible for you to be here and to overcome those obstacles on the way to your dream,” Perez said.
The presentation, delayed due to France’s participation in Euro 2024, was a grand event, with fans filling the Bernabeu to welcome their new star. The atmosphere was electric as Mbappe shared his delight at joining the club he has admired since childhood.
Real Madrid’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti also extended a warm welcome to Mbappe, writing on social media, “Welcome to the best club in the world. Welcome home, Kylian.”
Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid marks a significant milestone in his career, and the excitement surrounding his arrival signals a promising future for both the player and the club.
