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 the Bernabeu
Florentine Perez and Zinedine Zidane are out first onto the blue carpet that is stretching out onto a stage constructed on the field.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at the Bernabeu
Kylian Mbappe has just been shown in the changing room in the classic all-white kit of Real Madrid, as he prepares to meet the fans.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at the Bernabeu
Here are some photos from around the stadium:
Kylian Mbappe to be unveiled at the Bernabeu
The crowd are waiting, some children have even made homemade signs.
One in French made a reference to his ‘Ninja’ mask at Euro 2024.
Kylian Mbappe will be revealed at Real Madrid
The stage is set:
Watch live: Mbappe officially unveiled as Real Madrid player
Watch live as Kylian Mbappe is officially unveiled as a new Real Madrid player on Tuesday, 16 July, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid.
It comes as the 25-year-old completes his free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain after his contract expired.
Madrid president Florentino Perez, who has long tried to tempt Mbappe to the La Liga champions, will show off the former Monaco star to the club’s supporters at 11am BST.
Mbappe, who will wear the No. 9 shirt, will then meet his new teammates and begin preparations for the new season as Los Blancos seek to defend their La Liga and Champions League crowns.
Watch live: Mbappe officially unveiled as Real Madrid player
Kylian Mbappe is being unveiled as a Real Madrid player at an official presentation on Tuesday
Kylian Mbappe prepares to be unveiled at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe is just minutes away from being introduced to the crowd, there are thousands in the stadium, and even more joining the streams from across the world.
Kylian Mbappe explains why he could not show ‘unhappiness’ at PSG following Real Madrid move
Kylian Mbappe said “there were things that made him unhappy” at Paris Saint-Germain, as he discussed his move to Real Madrid.
The French striker, 25, will officially join the 15-time European champions on 1 July, the day after his contract with PSG expires.
Confirmation of his move makes official one of the worst-kept secrets in football, with Mbappe having been strongly linked with a switch to the Bernabeu for several months.
Speaking to the media ahead of France’s friendly game against Luxembourg, the forward opened up on his PSG exit.
“I was always happy at PSG, but it’s true that there were things that made me unhappy,” Mbappe said, adding that he couldn’t be seen “moping around” because he is a dressing room leader.
Mbappe explains why he could not show ‘unhappiness’ at PSG following Real Madrid move
Kylian Mbappe said “there were things that made him unhappy” at Paris Saint-Germain, as he discussed his move to Real Madrid. The French striker, 25, will officially join the 15-time European champions on 1 July, the day after his contract with PSG expires. Confirmation of his move makes official one of the worst-kept secrets in football, with Mbappe having been strongly linked with a switch to the Bernabeu for several months. Speaking to the media ahead of France’s friendly game against Luxembourg, the forward opened up on his PSG exit. “I was always happy at PSG, but it’s true that there were things that made me unhappy,” Mbappe said, adding that he couldn’t be seen “moping around” because he is a dressing room leader.
Real Madrid present Kylian Mbappe
The fans are taking their place in the stadium where a big stage has been set, there are children waving scarves and wearing shirts with Mbappe ( on the back as they await his arrival.
Banners around the stadium proclaim: Bienvenido Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe signs for Real Madrid
There is footage circulating of Real Madrid’s latest addition signing his contract:
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