Following Spain’s triumphant victory at Euro 2024, Real Madrid fans have another reason to celebrate. French superstar Kylian Mbappe will be officially presented at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Tuesday. The event is expected to draw an audience of 85,000, surpassing the record set 15 years ago by Cristiano Ronaldo. The free tickets were quickly snapped up, with reports of some fans attempting to resell them due to the immense hype surrounding the arrival of one of the world’s best strikers.
The Grand Event
In the morning, Mbappe will sign a five-season contract with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. He will then make his first public appearance at the stadium at midday (1000 GMT) to greet the fans, followed by a press conference.Although Real Madrid’s squad began training on Monday, Mbappe, who captained France at the Euros, will have a few more days off before starting his season in the Spanish capital. Club medics are expected to examine his nose, which was broken during France’s 1-0 victory over Austria on June 18. France was later knocked out by Spain in the semi-finals.
A Long-Awaited Union
For both Mbappe and Real Madrid, this transfer marks the culmination of a long-awaited partnership. The 25-year-old has often expressed his admiration for Los Blancos and Ronaldo. He will don the number 9 shirt, which has already gone on sale in Real Madrid’s stores, featuring his image.
From Paris to Madrid
Mbappe arrives from Paris Saint-Germain, where he has played since 2017. Despite a disappointing Euros for him personally, overshadowed by Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, and a difficult season at PSG following his decision not to renew his contract, Mbappe feels “liberated, relieved” by his move to Real Madrid. He described joining Real Madrid as “an immense pleasure and a dream come true,” expressing his excitement and humility about the transfer.
