Kylian Mbappé is set to be revealed as a new Real Madrid player this morning since completing his free transfer to the Spanish giants following the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
President of Madrid Florentino Pérez has long been an admirer of Mbappe, trying for years to lure him away from Paris to join the turns on champions.
Perez will show off the former Monaco star to the club’s fans at 11am BST on Tuesday, as the France international begins preparations for the new season. He will meet up with his new teammates and look to settle in at the Bernabeu as Los Blancos look to defend their La Liga and Champions League titles.
Real Madrid announced that members can attend the event for free, although the online queue for tickets has more than 100,000 people waiting for access. Since then, some passes have appeared on resale sites ranging from 30 to 200 euros, as fans hope to get a closer look at Mbappé, who will wear the number 9 shirt at Real Madrid.
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Kylian Mbappe will be presented as a new Real Madrid player
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The presentation will take place at 11am BST
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Mbappe will wear the number 9 shirt and begin preparations for the new season
Kylian Mbappe will be revealed at Real Madrid
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The scene is set:
Watch live: Mbappé officially presented as a Real Madrid player
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Watch live like Kylian Mbappé is officially presented as a new Real Madrid player on Tuesday, July 16, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid.
It turns out that the 25-year-old completes his free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain after your contract has expired.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, who has long tried to lure Mbappe to the La Liga champions, will show off the former Monaco star to the club’s fans at 11am BST.
Mbappé, who will wear the number 9 shirt, will then meet his new teammates and begin preparations for the new season as Los Blancos look to defend their La Liga and Champions League titles.
Watch live: Mbappé officially presented as a Real Madrid player
Kylian Mbappe prepares to be introduced at Real Madrid
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Kylian Mbappe is just minutes away from being introduced to the crowd, there are thousands of people in the stadium and even more people joining the broadcasts from around the world.
Kylian Mbappe explains why he was unable to show ‘unhappiness’ at PSG after transfer to Real Madrid
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Kylian Mbappé said “there were things that made him unhappy” at Paris Saint-Germain when discussing his move to Real Madrid.
The 25-year-old French striker will officially join the 15-time European champions on July 1, the day after his contract with the PSG expires.
The confirmation of his change makes one of the worst kept secrets in the world official. soccerwith Mbappé heavily linked with a move to the Bernabéu for several months.
Speaking to the press before France’s friendly against Luxembourg, the striker spoke about his departure from PSG.
“I was always happy at PSG, but it is true that there were things that made me unhappy,” said Mbappe, adding that he could not be seen “depressed” because he is a dressing room leader.
Mbappé explains why he was unable to show ‘unhappiness’ at PSG after transfer to Real Madrid
Real Madrid presents Kylian Mbappé
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Fans take their seats in the stadium where a large stage has been set up, there are children waving scarves and wearing T-shirts with Mbappé (on the back) as they await his arrival.
Banners around the stadium proclaim: Bienvenido Mbappe
Kylian Mbappé signs for Real Madrid
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There are images circulating of Real Madrid’s latest addition signing his contract:
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Kylian Mbappe poses with his shirt
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Kylian Mbappe posed at the Real Madrid stadium with his new shirt, as reported by some on social media.
A look at Kylian Mbappe’s track record as his move to Real Madrid is confirmed
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Kylian Mbappé signed for Champions League winners Real Madrid after a record-breaking career at Paris St Germain.
A look at Kylian Mbappe’s track record as his move to Real Madrid is confirmed
Kylian Mbappe finally completes transfer to Real Madrid
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Kylian Mbappé finally signed Real Madridending one of the longest transfer sagas in modern football and adding even more talent to the European champions.
Real Madrid announced Mbappe’s arrival on Monday, two days after the club sealed a record 15th European Cup after defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley in the Champions League final. Saturday night.
They confirmed the news in a brief 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 satisfaction with the move in a post on Twitter/X, saying: “A dream come true. I am very happy and proud to join the club of my dreams, Real Madrid. No one can understand how excited I am right now. I can’t wait to see you Madridistas and thank you for your unbelievable support. Hala Madrid!”
Kylian Mbappe finally completes transfer to Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe urged young people to vote against ‘extremes’ in French elections
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France captain Kylian Mbappé urged “young people to make a difference” in the country’s next elections and in the face of “extremes that knock on the door of power” such as Les Bleus’ Euro 2024 debut against Austria came amid a tumultuous political moment back home.
Mbappe addressed the French people during a pre-match press conference after Emmanuel Macronshock announcement call early parliamentary elections. Macron suffered heavy defeats to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (NR) party in last week’s vote on the European Union.
With opinion polls suggesting that the far-right NR party could lead the polls on June 30 and July 7, Mbappe, 25, supported Marcus Thuram’s call to “fight daily” to prevent the RN from winning the power. UEFA has rules against teams or players making political statements, but Mbappe did not rule this out.
Kylian Mbappe urges young people to vote against “extremes” in French elections
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Like Euro 2020, it ended with Kylian Mbappé in front of goal, with the kind of chances he would normally take. Three years ago, it was a penalty saved by Yann Sommer. In Euro 2024, it was a shot, into Mbappe’s favored inside left channel, after the kind of electric surge he has rarely provoked in this tournament. But he went wide of the crossbar and, just a few minutes later, Spain were in the final.
France’s tournament revolved around Mbappe; Maybe they all do. But it all also came down to Lamine Yamal’s left foot, a moment of individual talent that French football didn’t hit in his six games and Kevin Danso’s shoulder. Mbappe’s collision with him meant he spent much of Euro 2024 masked, with a broken nose and shattered dreams of playing in a first competition as captain.
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Presentation of Mbappé Real Madrid
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The fans are already preparing for Mbappé’s arrival:
Kylian Mbappé will join Real Madrid
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Good morning and welcome The Independent live coverage as Kylian Mbappe prepares to be introduced at Real Madrid.
Spain already has a European Championship to celebrate and, for some in the capital, the Champions League-winning squad is about to receive another boost with the signing of the French captain.
