Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 was officially introduced as a Real Madrid player in front of tens of thousands of supporters at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u Stadium on Tuesday. The 25-year-old French international, who joined on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, signed a five-year contract with the LaLiga champions after passing a physical earlier in the day at Madrid’s Valdebebas training site.<\/p>\n
Fans had gathered eagerly for hours, filling the 85,000-capacity stadium to witness Mbapp\u00e9’s long-awaited introduction. The presentation ceremony commenced at 12:30 p.m. Spanish time, marking a historic moment in the club’s illustrious history.<\/p>\n
“It’s incredible to be here,” Mbapp\u00e9 addressed the crowd in Spanish, his excitement palpable. “I dreamt for many years about playing for Real Madrid, and today that dream comes true.”<\/p>\n
Acknowledging the persistence and belief shown by Real Madrid president Florentino P\u00e9rez, Mbapp\u00e9 expressed gratitude: “I want to thank the president first. He believed in me from the first day. A lot of things happened, but I want to say thank you to everyone who has worked for me to come here. Now I’m here, I’m a Real Madrid player.”<\/p>\n
Reflecting on his lifelong ambition, Mbapp\u00e9 added, “Since I was a kid, I had one dream, to play here. Being here means a lot to me … Now I want to achieve another dream, to reach the level of this club, the best in the world. I can say one thing: I’ll give everything for this club and this badge.”<\/p>\n
The presentation ceremony saw Mbapp\u00e9 joined on stage by Florentino P\u00e9rez, honorary president Pirri, and Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane, who had invited Mbapp\u00e9 for a trial at the club in 2012.<\/p>\n
P\u00e9rez, addressing Mbapp\u00e9 directly, praised his determination and dedication: “Congratulations for having achieved a dream. I know how excited your family is. You fell in love with Real Madrid as a boy. Your love for Real Madrid, identifying with this badge, has given you the strength to overcome every obstacle to be here as a new Real Madrid player.”<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, Mbapp\u00e9 underwent medical examinations at the Sanitas clinic in La Moraleja, where doctors assessed his fitness, including a broken nose sustained during Euro 2024. The extent of any required treatment or surgery for the injury remains undisclosed.<\/p>\n
Following the presentation, Mbapp\u00e9 is set to face questions from the media in his first official news conference as a Real Madrid player, where he is expected to outline his ambitions for the upcoming season and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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