2024-07-18 22:07:25
All formalities were completed earlier. All that was left was to step on the carpet in Madrid. That also happened to Kylian Mbappé. With that, the French star’s renaissance in the Spanish league and the Real Madrid chapter began. Real welcomed the French star in front of about 75,000 spectators.
Real welcomed Mbappe in the presence of the legendary Zinedine Zidane at Real’s home ground, Santiago Bernabeu, on Tuesday (July 16). Mbappe was seen waving his hand as he broke the steps of the Bernabeu tunnel. At this time, the Bernabeu gallery burst into a roar. Chanting in Mbappe’s name. Mbappe also went on stage and said ‘Ala Madrid’.
Mbappe’s mother and father were present alongside French legend Zinedine Zidane at the welcoming ceremony. Mbappe’s mother, Faiza Lamari, was also seen wiping her eyes in the audience after seeing her son being welcomed into Spain’s most successful club. Lamarie was filled with emotion at this child’s achievement.
Mbappe said in response to the cheers from the crowd, ‘It feels incredible to be here. I have dreamed of playing in Real for many years, today it came true. feel happy Thanks to Real president Florentino Perez. He trusted me from day one. Thanks also to those who helped to get here.’
‘It’s been a dream since childhood and it means a lot to me to be here. Now I have another dream in front of me. I want to be a part of this club’s history. I will dedicate my life to this club and badge. Now let’s all say 1, 2, 3, ala Madrid!’- added the French star.
Welcoming Mbappe, Real president Perez said, ‘Thank you for your unconditional love for Real. Thousands of children have come from France because of your charity foundation. I feel very proud to see these. Kylian (Mbappe), welcome home, welcome to Real Madrid.’
After the Euros, the players joined different clubs. Real have also started training under Carlo Ancelotti. However, Mbappe will join training in a few days. The world-winning star will wear the famous number 9 jersey for the club.