Audio By Carbonatix
New Real Madrid signing, Kylian Mbappé has described his move to the European Champions as a dream fulfilled.
During his presentation on Tuesday, images surfaced of a 13-year-old Mbappé alongside Zinédine Zidane at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground.
Although he initially opted for a different route, joining AS Monaco and later Paris Saint-Germain, his path has finally led him to Madrid.
This summer, Mbappé left PSG as a free agent, two years after turning down an offer from Real Madrid to stay in Paris. Unlike before, he chose not to renew his contract with PSG and instead signed with Real Madrid, taking the iconic No.9 jersey.
Due to the summer’s European Championship, Mbappé’s presentation was delayed. However, he was eventually introduced to 80,000 eager Real Madrid fans at a packed Santiago Bernabéu.
"It is incredible to be here," the Frenchman said.
"I have dreamed of playing for Real Madrid for years. My dream is fulfilled today. I am a particularly happy young man," he stated.
Mbappé was presented to the spectators by Real Madrid president, Fiorentino Perez.
"I want to thank Florentino Perez, who warmly welcomed me from the first day.
"There have been lots of twists but I’m here. I also want to thank everyone who worked for me to come here. We did it – I’m a Real Madrid player,” he announced.
Mbappe will wear the number 9 jersey which was previously used by his Le Bleu teammate, Karim Benzema.
Latest Stories
-
What is wrong with us? Why Africans complain loudly, follow through weakly, and why a collective reset is now unavoidable
13 minutes -
The Big Bang Theory: A Scientific Beginning, Not a Denial of God
50 minutes -
The Accra Reset Initiative: Reaffirming Ghana’s Leadership and Africa’s Agency in a Changing World.
59 minutes -
Photos of firefighters battling Saturday’s Nsawam–Accra highway tanker explosion
1 hour -
Automobile Dealers union slashes vehicle prices by 15%
2 hours -
Reparatory justice can only be achieved through determination and unity – Mahama
2 hours -
Tamale North MP launches 1Heart Women Empowerment Fund in Tamale
2 hours -
Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using dart frog toxin, UK says
5 hours -
Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape
5 hours -
Frank Davies slams Special Prosecutor as INTERPOL deletes Ofori-Atta Red Notice
6 hours -
Controller issues March 15 ultimatum for Ghana Card verification
8 hours -
Cocoa Crisis: Current challenges are self-inflicted — Oforikrom MP
9 hours -
Fuel prices set to surge as Cedi slides and global markets tighten
9 hours -
President Mahama honours August 6 helicopter crash widows with Valentine’s Day tribute
10 hours -
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang champions made-in-Ghana chocolates on Valentine’s Day
11 hours
