Kylian Mbappe was officially presented as a Real Madrid player this morning, speaking in perfect Spanish as he addressed a sold-out Santiago Bernabeu.
The Frenchman said he was “one happy guy” after completing a move he has “dreamed” of since he was a child, and will this afternoon hold a press conference.
The 25-year-old announced last month that he would join Real but has endured a frustrating few weeks since then, breaking his nose while playing for France at Euro 2024 and then growing increasingly fed up with having to wear a mask.
He opted against it for the semi-final clash against Spain, but could not inspire France to victory as Les Blues were narrowly beaten.
Mbappe scored only once at the Euros, a penalty against Poland, but he will hope to hit the ground running in a Real shirt, after the club decided he would not be made available for the France squad at the Paris Olympics.
The forward has instead turned his full focus to his new club, ahead of making his debut later in pre-season.
Sold-out Bernabeu, family in attendance, sealing the move he has dreamed about most of his life…
It’s been a decent Tuesday for Kylian Mbappe.
- It’s been a long time coming
Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid has felt inevitable for a number of years, particularly in 2022 before he then signed a new deal at PSG.
The Frenchman has been waiting for this day even longer than that, having had his first taste of Real as a 12-year-old.
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