Kylian Mbappé’s long-awaited presentation as Real Madrid’s new star player on July 16, 2024, was a spectacular event that drew a record-breaking crowd of 80,000 to 85,000 fans to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The 25-year-old French forward signed a five-year contract worth €15 million per year and was given the iconic number 9 jersey.During the ceremony, Mbappé expressed his excitement and gratitude, emphasizing that joining Real Madrid was a childhood dream come true. ‘I’ve dreamed of playing for Real Madrid for many years. Today, I’m very happy,’ he said. The event featured nostalgic elements, including a maquette of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium that Mbappé brought to the press conference, which he had received as a gift when he was eight years old.Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez welcomed Mbappé, calling the presentation a ‘historic act’. Club legends Zinedine Zidane and Raúl were also in attendance, adding to the gravitas of the occasion. Mbappé, who has been taking Spanish classes, addressed the crowd in Spanish and promised to give his all for the club.The presentation included a grand show with a blue carpet entrance and a giant screen displaying Mbappé’s career highlights. In a nod to his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappé ended his speech by leading the crowd in chanting ‘One, two, three, ¡Hala Madrid!’.Mbappé is set to join forces with Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Júnior to form what is expected to be a formidable attacking trio for Real Madrid. As he embarks on this new chapter of his career, expectations are high for his impact on Real Madrid’s future successes both domestically and in European competitions.
Key points
- Kylian Mbappé was officially presented as a Real Madrid player in front of a record crowd of 80,000-85,000 fans.
- Mbappé signed a five-year contract worth €15 million per year and will wear the number 9 jersey.
- The presentation featured nostalgic elements, including a maquette of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium that Mbappé received as a child.
- Mbappé expressed his excitement and commitment to the club, stating that joining Real Madrid was a childhood dream come true.
