After so many comings and goings in recent years, Real Madrid managed to add a new “galactico” to its dream squad. Kylian Mbappe signed his contract and is a new player of the “King of Europe” – winner of the last edition of the Champions League. The French striker completed his medical checks on Monday, and was subsequently presented as a reinforcement for the Spanish club.
Before going out onto the Santiago Bernabéu pitch, Mbappe toured the stadium with Florentino Pérez. As usual, the Real Madrid president posed with the Frenchman in one of the most famous spaces in the place: the room where the main trophies that the Merengue has collected in its long history are kept.
After this, the forward signed his new contract that links him to the “King of Europe” until 2029. In addition, he presented the number 9 shirt that will accompany him on this new path that is regarding to begin.
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For the presentation at the stadium in front of thousands of Real Madrid fans, Real Madrid prepared a welcome worthy of the occasion: they put a catwalk on the way to the main stage where Mbappe gave his first words to the fans. In addition to a giant screen, the 15 Champions Leagues that are displayed in the display cases were placed.
“An exceptional player who comes to help us continue winning, a player who today fulfills the dream of his life. We welcome Kylian Mbappé”said Florentino Perez. He added: “Part of what we are has been written in this imposing temple of world football.”
Thumbs up from Florentino Perez following signing another elite player. Credits: REUTERS
“Good morning everyone, I’m going to try to speak in Spanish. It’s incredible to be here. Incredible. I’ve had the dream of playing for Real Madrid for many years. Today I’m a happy boy. I want to thank the president, who had faith in me from day one.”were Mbappé’s first words as a Merengue footballer.
One of the most important guests at the event in the stadium was Zinedine Zidane. The French football legend, who shone for Real Madrid as a footballer and also as a coach, was present at the stadium to welcome the new star. Other figures from the club’s history who are in the front rows are Raúl, Arbeloa and Santiago Solari.
Zinedine Zidane with Florentino Perez during the presentation. Credits: REUTERS
Mbappé’s numbers at PSG
- 303 matches (in 7 seasons)
- 255 goals (all-time top scorer)
- 108 assists (2nd in the historical table)
