The perennial saga concluded with a happy ending. Florentino Perez got his greatest catch ever since Cristiano Ronaldo. Yeah, there were Jude Bellingham, Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and many other huge names who have played for Real, but none of them was awaited so eagerly like Kylian Mbappe. With that in mind, the Frenchman dressed up, putting on a suit and a tie. After all, it’s Real Madrid – the Royal Club.It’s real. It happened.Kylian Mbappé is a Real Madrid player ⚪(via @realmadrid) pic.twitter.com/sRy2U1vSye— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 16, 2024 The 25-year-old passed his medicals this morning, before Perez gave him a tour around the stadium, showing him 15 Champions League trophies to point out that in Madrid, only the silverware counts. And when you win, Real knows how to reward you. First, with great receptions and fireworks, and then with money. Namely, only for the signature, Mbappe will get 130 million euros with an annual salary of 26 million. The French captain signed the contract until 2029.Kylian Mbappé has arrived at the Bernabéu 🤍 pic.twitter.com/bhVbc7gWgR— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 16, 2024 The reception itself was royal, just like the club that organized it. Love it or hate it, you cannot take away the status of the greatest club in the world from Real Madrid. Today, Los Blancos just highlighted that reputation with a spectacular introduction of Mbappe as a new member of the Madrid giant. The reception was unique. Not even Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane or Luis Figo had a similar one. Meanwhile, the Frenchman couldn’t hide his delight watching 85.000 people around him.”Good afternoon everyone. I’m going to try to speak Spanish, wow it’s such an incredible feeling to be here, just incredible,” started Mbappe.Ballon d’Or race fiercer than everThe Frenchman seemed pretty stunned by the number of people at Santiago Bernabeu. He knew that Real awaited him and what was expected of him, but the crowd chanting his name – that he didn’t expect.”I spent endless nights dreaming about one day playing for Real Madrid and today I am one happy guy.I want to thank the president for always believing in me, there have been a lot of things going on but we have done it. Thank you very much. I’d also like to thank all those people who have put in a great effort for me to be able to here, and done so much for me to be able to enjoy this moment,” he continued.KYLIAN MBAPPÉ IN THE REAL MADRID SHIRT! 🤍 pic.twitter.com/7d5RcQGKgI— TC (@totalcristiano) July 16, 2024 Finally, Mbappe thanked his family and all the fans, revealing his new dream.”My family are so happy here, I can see my mum crying with emotion. It’s an incredible day for me, I’ve dreamt of this day since I was a kid and this day means a lot to me. I’d like to thank all Madristas because they have always given their affection for me. Now I have another dream, and that’s the dream of living up to this club’s history. I can promise that I will give my all for this club and this match. Hala Madrid!” concluded Mbappe.🚨 Mbappé enters the Bernabeu for the first time..(Source: @lachainelequipe) pic.twitter.com/Id2jIjvxBC— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 16, 2024 After the main star, the President took the microphone.“Our players have achieved amazing things, some of them have won six European Cups, you know what Real Madrid is about. We want you to continue to build our history and accompany us along the way. Today we are extremely proud to be welcoming you here at our temple, our main pride has been forged here. This stadium will continue to enjoy the best players in the world. We will remember this day forever and we are accompanied on this day by one of the biggest legends in world football,” said Perez.Kylian Mbappe with his parents at his Real Madrid unveiling 🤍 pic.twitter.com/DgUroigELP— GOAL (@goal) July 16, 2024 Apart from the President, another Real legend, Zinedine Zidane was on the stage, welcoming his compatriot. Florentino then addressed Zizou.“12 years ago you invited a kid to Real Madrid who is joining us today, now the moment has come to welcome an exceptional player who is joining Real Madrid to continue to win titles. Today we will welcome a player who is fulfilling his dream today, let’s welcome Kylian Mbappe,” Perez concluded.Nevertheless, the fans will have to wait a bit more to see Mbappe in action since he got the additional time off after the European Championship. Namely, the player will skip the USA tour where Real will face Milan on July 31st, Barcelona on August 3rd, and Chelsea three days later. He is expected to debut in UEFA Super Cup clash against Atalanta on August 14th in Warsaw.##NAJAVA_MECA_8216355##
