Kylian Mbappe press conference LIVE: Real Madrid make French superstar’s “dream” come true
The 25-year-old left PSG and the start of the summer to join up with the La Liga champions
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Kylian Mbappe has been unveiled a new Real Madrid player this morning since completing his free transfer to the Spanish giants after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired.
Madrid president Florentino Perez has long been an admirer of Mbappe, trying for years to tempt him away from Paris in order to join up with the La Liga champions.
Perez will show off the former Monaco star to the club’s supporters at 11am BST on Tuesday with the France international then beginning preparations for the new season. He will meet up with his new teammates and look to settle in at the Bernabeu as Los Blancos seek to defend their La Liga and Champions League crowns.
Real Madrid announced that members can attend the event for free though the online queue for tickets saw more than 100,000 people hoping for access. Since then some passes have appeared on reselling websites ranging from €30 to €200 as fans hope to get a closer look at Mbappe who will wear the No. 9 shirt at Madrid.
Follow along with Kylian Mbappe’s presentation with our live blog below:
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
That’s everything from the unveiling itself on the pitch, but stay tuned for all the latest updates from Mbappe’s first press conference as a Real Madrid player.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
Here are some final photos from the reveal:
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe walks around and kicks footballs into the crowd before going to greet some of those right on the touchline.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
Here are some photos of Mbappe’s unveiling:
Kylian Mbappe speaks after joining Real
Mbappe adds: “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.”
Mbappe finishes his speech by inviting the crowd to join him saying “Hala Madrid”.
Kylian Mbappe speaks after joining Real
“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.
“My family are so happy here, I can see my mum crying with emotion.”
Mbappe kisses the badge and raises his hand to great cheers from the crowd.
Kylian Mbappe speaks after joining Real
Kylian Mbappe stands to speak as the crowd chant his name: “Good afternoon everyone.
“I’m going to try to speak Spanish, wow it’s such an incredible feeling to be here, just incredible.
“I spent endless nights dreaming about one day playing for Real Madrid and today I am one happy guy.”
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
A final word from Perez: “Today Kylian Mbappe has achieved his dream, welcome home, welcome to Real Madrid.”
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
“Today you are accompanied here by your family, your parents, they’ve been there for you since the beginning and with all that effort you have put in to achieve what you have achieved.
“You are joining Real Madrid.”
Perez lists Mbappe’s achievements, titles with France, Paris Saint Germain and individual exploits.
He adds: “You are joining Real Madrid having registered your highest scoring season in France with PSG, you’ve won the French League the French Super Cup, today you are accompanied by your loved ones.
“There are hundreds of French kids here today who arrived here from France and who form part of Real Madrid’s foundation and who are also dreaming to achieve something you have already achieved.”
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
Perez said: “Dear Kylian you are finally here at Real Madrid, welcome to your home, welcome to the Santiago Bernabeu.
“I know how excited you are, how you and your family are on this special day, you have fallen in love with Real Madrid as a kid and visited this stadium at just 13 years old.
“It was in Deecmber 2012 when Zidane invited you to get to know Real Madrid and those players you admire so much.
“This love that you felt for Real Madrid, and you identifying with this club since your childhood, made it possible for you to be here and to overcome those obstacles on the way to your dream.”
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