Mega-Show for France-Star - Royal Spectacle with Mbappe: 'Lucky Young Man'
In a bluen Outfit, Real Madrid's new superstar Kylian Mbappé made his grand entrance at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium after an emotional football presentation. In front of his mother Fayza and father Wilfried, as well as legends like Zinedine Zidane and Raúl among the 85,000 excited fans, the captain of the French national team was welcomed to his new football living room.
In the jersey of his favorite childhood club, Mbappé wanted to appear not just like one of the "Galactic" players. Therefore, during his official presentation, he also delivered a message to the children in the football temple of the Spanish Champions League winner.
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"I was once like you. I had a dream, and today I have made it come true," said the transfer-free Paris Saint-Germain striker in fluent Spanish. "I have only one piece of advice for you: With passion, with a dream, you can achieve whatever you want. Today I am here, the next one could be one of you."
For Mbappé, it's almost like a childhood dream come true. Real, the self-proclaimed royal club, had been his favorite team since childhood. Before the glitzy marketing show with the protagonist's appearance on stage really gained momentum, the fans were shown clips. In one, the then young Kylian was seen with the Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, in another with Zidane.
"I am a lucky boy"
Ronaldo and Zidane are faces of the so-called Galactic Era. This time measurement began at Real in 2000, when President Florentino Pérez already spent horrendous sums of money to sign 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 lucky boy," said the next Galactic, Mbappé, who, however, wanted to be seen more as a dreamer among many.
15 Champions League titles signed
The 84-time national team player knows as a young boy what it takes. He kissed the crest on his jersey several times during his presentation. Nearby on the stage were the 15 Crown Class Trophies arranged, which make Real such a special club. A silver necklace as a signing bonus.
"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. That makes us very proud. Kylian, welcome home, welcome to Real Madrid."
Mbappé poses for Madrid's family album
Mbappé's day in Madrid began with a medical examination. With electrodes on his bare chest, he laughed into the camera and raised both thumbs in a sign of his joy. Afterward, he signed the elegant black suit and, next to Pérez, a contract until the summer of 2029. With that, he is also officially a player of coach Carlo Ancelotti and a teammate of Antonio Rüdiger.
The World Cup winner of 2018, who had broken his nose at the Euros, held up his future jersey with the number 9 on the back. The number had been vacant since Benzema's departure to Saudi Arabia a year ago.
Tickets sold at exorbitant prices on the black market
The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium was filled to the last place for the spectacle. The tickets were free, but on the black market, prices of up to 300 Euro were called. The last time the stadium was completely filled was during a player presentation in 2009. Back then, Cristiano Ronaldo was presented.
"The truth is, I'm very excited today," Mbappe admitted on stage. However, this was not really the case with him. "I'm sure I'll talk 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 biggest club in football history." Pérez will have liked those words.
- Kylian Mbappe, the new superstar of Real Madrid, expressing his joy, mentioned his childhood admiration for the club while standing at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
- The Spectacle in Santiago Bernabeu Stadium featured Mbappe, dressed in a blue outfit, being welcomed by his mother Fayza and father Wilfried, as well as soccer legends like Zinedine Zidane.
- During his presentation, Mbappe spoke in fluent Spanish to the children present, encouraging them with the sentiment that with passion and a dream, they can achieve their goals, just like him.
- Mbappe's emotional introduction included fond memories of his childhood, such as meeting Cristiano Ronaldo and training with Zidane.
- Historical significance was highlighted throughout the event, as Real Madrid, espousing the Galactic Era, welcomed another superstar to the club, following in the footsteps of icons like Cristiano Ronaldo and Zidane.
- Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, welcomed Mbappe to his new home, underscoring the impact of his fanbase's generous foundation, which brought hundreds of children from France to Spain.
- Mbappe, after signing a contract with Real Madrid until the summer of 2029, was gifted a silver necklace as a signing bonus, surrounded by the 15 Champions League titles that symbolize the club's success.
- The presentation was followed by Mbappe posing for the club's family album, receiving a medical examination before officially joining the Roland Garros champions, coach Carlo Ancelotti, and teammate Antonio Rüdiger.
- Looking across Europe, Spain's Real Madrid continued to make headlines, with tickets sold at exorbitant prices on the black market for the opportunity to witness the international arrival of the World Cup winner, Kylian Mbappe.
