Kylian Mbappé was presented to 80,000 Real Madrid socios in a grand show, highlighted by his first words as a Real Madrid player.
It’s done this time. Anticipated as a savior since this morning, Kylian Mbappé underwent his medical examination early in the morning before heading to Valdebebas to sign a five-year contract binding him to the Casa Blanca.
Later, the Frenchman made his way to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium where 80,000 Merengue socios eagerly awaited him. After changing in the Madrid dressing room, the former Paris Saint-Germain player emerged in the white jersey adorned with the number 9 in front of an ecstatic crowd. Following a welcoming speech by President Florentino Pérez, it was Mbappé’s turn to address his new supporters. On this occasion, Mbappé couldn’t hide his emotions at joining the club he had dreamed of since childhood.
“I won’t speak much more, otherwise I’ll cry.”
“Hello everyone. I’ll try to speak in Spanish. It’s incredible to be here. Incredible. I’ve slept so many years with the dream of playing for Real Madrid. Today, this dream has come true, and I am a very happy man. I want to thank President Pérez who believed in me from day one.
A lot has happened, but I want to thank him. I also want to thank everyone who made it possible for me to come here. It’s been hard work, but we succeeded. I am here now, I am a Real Madrid player. I see my whole family happy, my mother crying. It’s an incredible day for me. Since I was a child, I had a dream, and that was to play here. Being here means a lot to me,” he declared, before continuing.
“For many years, Real Madrid supporters have shown me a lot of affection, and I thank them for that. Now, I have another dream: to live up to the history of this club, the best club in the world. I can say one thing: I will give my life for this club and this badge. I want to send a message to all children: I was like you, I had a dream, and today, I have realized it. I have one piece of advice: with passion, you can achieve anything you want. Today, it’s me, but maybe one day, it will be you. I am happy and very proud to be part of the greatest club in football history. I won’t speak much more, otherwise I’ll cry.” Kylian Mbappé’s Madrid adventure can now begin.
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