After several years of anticipation, Kylian Mbappé’s official introduction as a new player for Los Blancos took place on Tuesday, marking the arrival of a moment that many Real Madrid supporters have long celebrated. At the team’s training facility in Valdebebas, the forward had his contract signed and undergone medical examinations before making his way to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu to greet the anticipating fans.
Massive crowds of Mbappé’s new admirers cheered him on as he stood on a podium with club president Florentino Pérez and all 15 of Real Madrid’s Champions League trophies. A number of notable figures from the club’s past, including fellow Frenchman Zinedine Zidane, were also present.
Pérez introduced Kylian Mbappé by saying, “12 years ago, Zizou invited a boy to our training ground, and he is now the star who will help us to succeed in the future. Today we welcome Kylian Mbappé.” Greetings from your house, and congrats on realising your ambition. I am aware of the significance this has for your family. When you came here at the age of 13, we saw how bright your eyes were.
“Hello everyone, I’m going to try speaking in Spanish,” Mbappé said as he stepped onto the platform dressed in full uniform. Whoa, it’s amazing to be here. I’m a really pleased boy today; I’ve been dreaming about this for a long time.
The presentation was scheduled for Tuesday at 12 p.m., but members were able to register for it online through the club’s ticketing portal in a matter of minutes, filling the 80,000 capacity. Although an evening presentation was anticipated, it had to be pushed forward due to obligations to set up the stadium for a forthcoming event.
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Fans purchasing the jersey from the club’s official website for €170 ($185) have been advised that due to high demand, delivery may take up to six weeks.
On the day of his presentation, there were lines outside the club store starting early in the morning. Mbappé was introduced wearing the jersey and a full kit. Since joining Real Madrid earlier this summer, Mbappé had not been seen in a white Real Madrid jersey until now.
After losing to eventual winners Spain in their Euro 2024 match last Tuesday, the newcomer postponed his summer vacation to travel to the Spanish capital for his presentation. He will so now begin a postponed vacation in order to recuperate before rejoining his teammates.
As a result, he won’t be prepared to travel with his new squad to the US for exhibition games in Chicago, New Jersey, and Charlotte later this month. He will start training in Madrid on or around August 6th in order to complete the required medical examinations and be ready to train with his new colleagues when they get back from the US.
