Kylian Mbappe’s childhood dream became reality Tuesday as he was officially unveiled at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium , greeted by a roaring crowd of 70,000 fans. The French superstar, 25, signed a five-year deal after completing medical tests and finalizing paperwork with club president Florentino Perez.
The Bernabeu erupted when Mbappe stepped onto the pitch, flanked by Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane. The forward called it an \"incredible day,\" adding, \"I’ve dreamed of this since I was a boy.\" He pledged to \"give everything\" for the club and inspired young fans: \"If you have passion, you can fulfill your dreams. One day, it could be you up here.\"
Mbappe’s competitive debut is set for August 18 against Mallorca, with his home match vs. Valladolid a week later. After years of pursuit, Real Madrid’s newest galactico is ready to shine
. Will he become the next Bernabeu icon? Stay tuned!
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Kylian Mbappe presented to packed fans in Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
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