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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

Sonia Twigg,Harry Latham-Coyle
Tuesday 16 July 2024 15:09 BST
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Kylian Mbappe is unveiled as a Real Madrid player
Kylian Mbappe is unveiled as a Real Madrid player (REUTERS)

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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 poses with his shirt

Kylian Mbappe has posed at the Real Madrid stadium with his new shirt, as reported by some on social media.

Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:35

A look at Kylian Mbappe’s record as his Real Madrid move is confirmed

Kylian Mbappe has signed for Champions League winners Real Madrid after a record-breaking Paris St Germain career.

A look at Kylian Mbappe’s record as his Real Madrid move is confirmed

Mbappe became PSG’s record scorer aged just 24 when he passed Edinson Cavani’s 200 goals for the Ligue 1 club.

Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:30

Kylian Mbappe finally completes Real Madrid transfer

Kylian Mbappe has finally signed for Real Madrid, bringing one of modern football’s longest transfer sagas to an end and adding even more talent to the champions of Europe.

Madrid announced Mbappe’s arrival on Monday, two days after the club sealed a record-extending 15th European Cup, having beaten Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley in Saturday night’s Champions League final.

They confirmed the news in a short statement that read: “Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons.”

Mbappe then expressed his delight at the move in a post on Twitter/X, saying: “A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dreams, Real Madrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. ¡Hala Madrid!”

Kylian Mbappe finally completes Real Madrid transfer

France captain joins a formidable team two days after they won a record-extending 15th Champions League

Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:15

Kylian Mbappe urged youth to vote against ‘extremes’ in French elections

France captain Kylian Mbappe urged “the youth to make a difference” in the country’s upcoming election and in the face of “extremes knocking on the door of power” as Les Bleus’ Euro 2024 opener against Austria came amid a tumultuous political moment back home.

Mbappe addressed the French people during a pre-match press conference following Emmanuel Macron’s shock announcement to call a snap parliamentary election. Macron suffered heavy defeats by Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (NR) party in last week’s European Union vote.

With opinion polls suggesting the far-right NR party could top the 30 June and 7 July vote, Mbappe, 25, backed forward Marcus Thuram’s call to “fight daily” to prevent the RN from gaining power. Uefa has rules against teams or players making political statement, but Mbappe did not rule that out.

Kylian Mbappe urges youth to vote against ‘extremes’ in French elections

Emmanuel Macron called a snap election after heavy defeats to the far-right National Rally in last week’s European Union vote, with Marine Le Pen’s party leading opinion polls ahead of the vote

Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:00

France’s inefficient Euros exit is down to one dramatic shortfall

Much like Euro 2020, it ended with Kylian Mbappe in front of goal, with the kind of chance he would usually take. Three years ago, it was a penalty, saved by Yann Sommer. In Euro 2024, it was a shot, in Mbappe’s favoured inside-left channel, following the kind of electric surge he has mustered too rarely this tournament. But he cleared the crossbar and, a few minutes later, Spain were in the final.

France’s tournament has revolved around Mbappe; perhaps they all do. But it came down also to Lamine Yamal’s left foot, to a moment of individual flair that France football did not muster in their six games, and Kevin Danso’s shoulder. Mbappe’s collision with it meant he spent much of Euro 2024 in a mask, with a broken nose and broken dreams to show for a first competition as captain.

France’s inefficient Euros exit is down to one dramatic shortfall

Les Bleus achieved their minimum aim but look capable of so much more than what they’ve delivered on-pitch

Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 09:45

Mbappe Real Madrid unveiling

The fans are already getting ready for Mbappe’s arrival:

(REUTERS)
(REUTERS)
(REUTERS)
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 09:35

Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid

Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage as Kylian Mbappe prepares to be unveiled at Real Madrid.

Spain already have a European Championship to celebrate, and for some of those in the capital city, their Champions League-winning squad are about to receive another boost with the signing of the French captain.

Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 09:15

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