Kylian Mbappé was given a rapturous reception at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium on Tuesday with more than 80,000 fans applauding the striker as he was unveiled as a new Real Madrid player.
The Frenchman said that joining the Spanish club was an old dream he always wished would come true and expressed his overwhelming joy at moving to the ranks of the "best team in the world".
Real Madrid presented its star player to the fans and the media after he joined the team on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappé said, "It is amazing to be here. I am a Real Madrid player. It means a lot to me because I have achieved my dream, which has haunted me for many nights."
He added, "I thank everyone who contributed to my joining the ranks of Real Madrid, led by President Florentino Pérez, who trusted me from day one."
The 25-year-old has signed a five-year contract until the summer of 2029.
"Kylian, thank you for making an effort that many can't possibly imagine so that today you can wear this white shirt, the shirt of the 15 European Cups," said club president Florentino Pérez to a packed stadium.
🏠 ¡Bienvenido a tu nueva casa, @KMbappe! 🤩#WelcomeMbappé pic.twitter.com/rFtyvX4qdo
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) July 16, 2024
🤍 1, 2, 3… ¡HALA MADRID! 🤍
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) July 16, 2024
🗣️ @KMbappe #WelcomeMbappé pic.twitter.com/cEOhEF6K4E
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