Kylian Mbappe to Be Presented at Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid Fans Celebrate Euro 2024 Win

Posted : 16 July 2024

Still reveling in Spain's Euro 2024 victory, Real Madrid fans have even more to celebrate as Kylian Mbappe is set to be officially presented at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Tuesday. With an expected attendance of 85,000, the stadium will be filled to capacity for Mbappe's inaugural appearance, likely surpassing the record set by Cristiano Ronaldo 15 years ago. Although tickets were free, they were quickly claimed, with reports of some fans attempting to resell them due to the excitement surrounding the arrival of the world's top striker.

On the morning of his presentation, Mbappe will sign a five-season contract with Real Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, before entering the stadium at noon (11:00 WAT) to greet fans. Following this, he will hold a press conference. While his new teammates began training on Monday, the striker, who captained France during the Euros, will take a few additional days off before starting his season in Madrid. Club medics will also assess a nose injury he sustained during France's group stage match against Austria.

This moment marks the culmination of a long-awaited relationship between Mbappe and Real Madrid. The 25-year-old, a longtime admirer of the club and Cristiano Ronaldo, will wear the number 9 shirt, which became available for purchase last Thursday, adorned with his image. Mbappe arrives from Paris Saint-Germain, where his recent Euros performance was overshadowed by Spain's emerging talent, Lamine Yamal. After a challenging season with PSG, he expressed feeling "liberated" and "relieved" by his transfer to Madrid.

At Real, Mbappe will join forces with England’s Jude Bellingham and Brazil’s Vinicius Junior, forming a new attacking trio under coach Carlo Ancelotti. The excitement surrounding this partnership is palpable among fans, especially after the club’s 15th Champions League title win in June. As current La Liga champions, Real Madrid will kick off their campaign against Real Mallorca during the weekend of August 17-18. However, Mbappe's debut may be postponed until the following week when they face Real Valladolid, a newly promoted team.

The club aims to recoup the significant costs associated with his transfer, including a €15 million annual salary and over €100 million in signing bonuses, through sponsorship deals and merchandise sales. Mbappe, meanwhile, hopes this move will finally lead him to achieve his lifelong goals of winning a Champions League title and the Ballon d'Or.

Kylian Mbappe to Be Presented at Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid Fans Celebrate Euro 2024 Win

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