Mega-Transfer - Pathetic production: Mbappe presents himself in Madrid
In a bluen Outfit, Real Madrid's new superstar Kylian Mbappé was welcomed to the full ranges of Estadio Santiago Bernabéu after an emotional staging of football at the Spanish Champions League winner's temple. In the presence of his mother Fayza and father Wilfried, as well as legends like Zinedine Zidane and Raul among the 85,000 excited fans, the captain of the French national team was welcomed in his new football living room wearing the jersey of his favorite childhood club. However, Mbappé did not just want to appear like one of these "Galactics," so during his official presentation, he also addressed a message to the children in the football temple.
"I was once like you. I had a dream, and today I have made it come true," said the transfer-free Paris Saint-Germain-recruited striker in fluent Spanish. "I only have one piece of advice for you: With passion, with a dream, you can achieve whatever you want. Today, I am here, and the next time it could be one of you."
A Shiney Show for Kylian Mbappé
For Mbappé, it's truly a childhood dream come true. Real, this self-proclaimed royal club, was his favorite team even during his childhood years. Before the grand marketing show with the protagonist's appearance on the stage gained momentum, the fans were shown clips. In one, the young Kylian was seen with the Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, in another with Zidane.
Ronaldo and Zidane are faces of the so-called Galactic Era. This era began at Real in 2000, when President Florentino Pérez spent horrendous sums to recruit a superstar every year.
"Wow, it's incredible to be here. I have dreamed of playing for Real Madrid for many years. Today, my dream has come true. I am a happy young man," said the next Galactic, Mbappé, who wanted to be remembered as a dreamer rather than just another one.
15 Champions League Titles Signed
The 84-time national team player, who was once a kid in the crowd, knew what it meant. He kissed the emblem on his jersey several times during his presentation. Nearby on the stage were the 15 La Liga titles arranged, which make Real such a special club. A silver necklace as a welcome gift.
"I thank you for your unconditional love for Real Madrid," said Pérez, for whom such a form of affection for his club might be the only one possible. "Hundreds of children from France have come here thanks to your generous foundation. We are very proud. Kylian, welcome home, welcome to Real Madrid."
Mbappé's day in Madrid began with a medical examination. With electrodes on his bare chest, Mbappé laughed into the camera and raised both thumbs in a sign of his joy. After signing the contract in an elegant black suit and next to Pérez, he officially became a player of coach Carlo Ancelotti and a teammate of Antonio Rüdiger.
Tickets Sold at Exorbitant Prices on the Black Market
The World Cup winner of 2018, who had broken his nose at the Euros, held up his future jersey with the number 9 on his back. The number had been vacant since Benzema's departure to Saudi Arabia a year ago.
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu was filled to capacity for the spectacle. The tickets were free, but on the black market, prices of up to 300 Euros were asked. The last time the stadium was filled for a player presentation was in 2009 when Cristiano Ronaldo was presented.
The truth is, I'm really excited today, Mbappe_ declared at his appearance. However, that wasn't really the case for him. "I'm sure I'll be talking a lot, but it means a lot to me to be here today," he assured. "I'm very happy and proud to be a player of my dream team and the greatest football club in history." Pérez would have liked those words.
- Kylian Mbappe, the new superstar at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, expressed his gratitude towards Real Madrid's president, Florentino Pérez, by mentioning the club's special legacy, influenced by Galactic Era icons like Ronaldo and Zidane.
- During his presentation at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Mbappe, now a teammate of defender Antonio Rüdiger and coached by Zidane, reminisced about his childhood dream of playing for the renowned Real Madrid, once shared with Portuguese legend, Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Shortly after joining the club with a transfer-free move from Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe, now embracing the role of a "Galactic" at Madrid, addressed the children in the stadium, encouraging them with his personal story of passion and dreams, recalling his days watching the team's legendary figures, such as Ronaldo and Zidane.
