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“Incredible day” Kylian Mbappe was welcomed by the joy by Real Madrid fans at packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Kylian Mbappe is wearing his Real Madrid jersey to fulfill his childhood dream of playing in the stadium crowd at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappe finally wore an Real Madrid jersey on Tuesday and fulfilled the dream of his youth in front of a crowd at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

More than 80,000 people attended Bernabeu to greet the 25-year-old France star in his debut as Bernabeu’s new player.

Following the signing of his five-year contract with the Spanish superstar, head of the club, Florentino Perez Mbappe arrived on the stage staged in the Bernabeu to the cheers of the Madrid fans.

The number. nine jersey, Mbappe smiled widely while he greeted the crowd, who shouted his name. He then embraced Perez and ex- Madrid coach and players Zinedine Zidane who was the last of whom arranged for Mbappe to his Spanish soccer team in the beginning when he was still a teenager.

“It’s an incredible day for me,” Mbappe declared before the fans in flawless Spanish. “Since as a kid I’ve always dreamed of being able to be a part of Madrid and today the time has come to play there. It’s an incredible honour for me. “

Mbappe ended with a call to the audience to join him shouting “Hala Madrid,” similar to what his idol from his childhood and “now friend” — Cristiano Ronaldo did when his club joined. Mbappe then gave a kiss on the club’s shield and walked through the Bernabeu Stadium and threw balls at the crowds at the field.

“Now I have another dream, which is to live up to the history of this club, the best club in the world,” the player declared. “I’ll dedicate my whole life to this club and this shield. “

Record of the fifteen European Cups won by Madrid were on display on the stage where Mbappe was awarded the trophy. The family players and officials of his club and also his former teammates and relatives were also present on the stage.

“I see my family happy, I see my mother crying,” Mbappe stated. Mbappe who just earlier that day, went through a physical examination with Madrid’s medical experts.

“Welcome, Mbappe “Welcome, Mbappe” was projected on large video screens in the recently renovated Bernabeu which was closed for the public to make way to hold a midday event in Bernabeu, Spanish capital.

The memorable moments of this club also shown as music from “Nessun Dorma” was played through the speakers. Photos of Mbappe’s life were shown as were photos from Mbappe in the Madrid uniform in his youth and posing with former club’s star player Ronaldo.

“It’s was a historic day for me and my family,” Mbappe said at the conclusion of his news program wearing a dress as well as a tie. “It was much more memorable than I thought it would be. It’s an honor and a privilege to be a part of the Real Madrid team.” It is a privilege to be a Real Madrid player. “

Perez claimed that Mbappe’s appearance was a “historic act” for the club.

“Today we welcome an exceptional player who today is fulfilling his childhood dream,” Perez declared. “Today this is because this is something you’ve always dreamed of. We are grateful to you for taking the time to wear this shirt. “

The children that were part of Mbappe’s foundation were also present the day and Mbappe determined to spread an important message to all children.

“With passion and a dream, you can achieve anything you want,” the man declared. “I’m the one who is here today, but maybe the next time, it will be you. “

Mbappe is one of the World Cup winner with France but has not yet been crowned the Champions League, the club competition in which Madrid was dominant over the last decade.

“There’s no better place to win titles than at Real Madrid,” he said. “My main goal is to go back to training and become acclimatized to the squad so that I can contribute to the team winning. “

Mbappe was present at a meeting together with manager Carlo Ancelotti and many of his teammates before being introduced to the fans at the Bernabeu.

He said that France players that are part of Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr. were among those trying convincing Vinicius Junior of signing the Spanish club.

“I’m excited to get to play with everyone,” Mbappe said. “I’ll play wherever my coach wants him to place me. I don’t care about location. “

Mbappe’s appearance occurred shortly after his participation at his 2024 European Championship, where France was defeated by ultimate world champion Spain in the semis.

After a long time of trying to negotiate a deal that would benefit the young athlete Madrid finally came to an agreement with the player in June, after he decided to leave Paris Saint-Germain and became a free agent.

Mbappe was a soccer club player who played exclusively playing for French teams. He began the career of his in Monaco until when he joined PSG and was in the club for the final seven seasons.

Perez has committed to the signing of Mbappe an important goal for the club, as the club could not sign him after Mbappe went to the facilities of the club as a teen and instead joined the Monaco youth academy.

the 2021 campaign kicked off and Madrid were snubbed for having made PSG an offer that was 180 million euros that was the same amount PSG paid Monaco for a teenage Mbappe many years prior.