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:
Floretino Perez welcomes Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe takes his first steps onto the field, he is in the full Real Madrid kit, and he smiles and waves to what looks to be a very full stadium.
Floretino Perez welcomes Kylian Mbappe
Perez welcomes Zinedine Zidane to the stage.
Perez continues: “12 years ago you invited a kid to Real Madrid who is joining us today, now the moment has come to welcome an exceptional player who is joining Real Madrid to continue to win titles.
“Today we will welcome a player who is fulfilling his dream today, let’s welcome Kylian Mbappe.”
Floretino Perez welcomes Kylian Mbappe
Perez added: “Some of our club legends are here today.”
Perez names a number and then invites the club honorary president to join him on the stage.
Perez continues: “Our players have achieved amazing things, some of them have won six European Cups, you know what Real Madrid is about.
“We want you to continue to build our history and accompany us along the way.
“Today we are extremely proud to be welcoming you here at our temple, our main pride has been forged here.
“This stadium will continue to enjoy the best players in the world.
“We will remember this day forever and we are accompanied on this day by one of the biggest legends in world football.”
Floretino Perez welcomes Kylian Mbappe
Perez added: “This is a universal club and it belongs to people’s hearts, this is the most loved club across the globe with 600 million people supporting it.
“All over these people are united by the club’s values, our 122 years of history, our years of love and true values that our club has always remained faithful to.
“This humility companionship and self-improvement and never giving up.
“This love has welcomed huge figures in world football who have achieved things sometimes thought impossible.”
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at the Bernabeu
Florentino Perez: “Good afternoon everyone and welcome to the Santiago Bernabeu.
“Welcome to this historic event, first of all I would to congratulate the Spanish national team on winning their fourth European Championship. Congratulations not only on this title but also congratulate you on how to clench it and how you fought until the end to bring this trophy to the Spanish capital.
“Dear Madristas, it is a huge satisfaction for us to be here today and to present a new Real Madrid player.
“Due to the remodelling of the stadium some of the previous presentations couldn’t take place here and today we are welcoming a new player who will be wearing our shirt.”
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at the Bernabeu
I think that might finally be montage-over, and it’s time to hear from Florentino Perez.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at the Bernabeu
Amid the montage there was the stand-out moment when as a young teenager in Monaco kit, he copied Cristiano Ronaldo’s trademark celebration.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at the Bernabeu
Montage number two, this time a long history of Mbappe, including clips of him in Real Madrid tops and colours as a child.
Then showcasing his impressive skill of course.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at the Bernabeu
Montage done, and the most recent Champions League trophy has just been set down in the middle of a long line of trophies.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at the Bernabeu
Before Mbappe does come out, it’s montage time, for a brief reminder of the full history of this club.
Set to operatic tones.
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