Kylian Mbappe received a reception akin to Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary welcome at Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid officially introduced the France captain as their new No.9.
In 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo led Real Madrid fans in chanting “Uno dos tres Hala Madrid” at a packed Santiago Bernabeu following his record-breaking transfer from Manchester United. Ronaldo expressed his lifelong dream of wearing the iconic white jersey in front of 80,000 supporters. Fast forward fifteen years, Kylian Mbappe mirrored Ronaldo’s iconic gesture after being unveiled as Real Madrid’s newest star at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.
Mbappe concluded his speech by urging the crowd to chant “Hala Madrid” with him (AP-X) Mbappe concluded his speech by urging the crowd to chant “Hala Madrid” with him (AP-X) Following in Ronaldo’s footsteps, France captain Mbappe has signed a long-term contract with Real Madrid. After completing his medical, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez presented the French forward with the legendary No. 9 shirt. Ronaldo began his illustrious Madrid career wearing the No.9 jersey in 2009. In his first address as a Real Madrid player, Mbappe asked the fans to join him in chanting “Hala Madrid” to conclude his speech.
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Watch: Mbappe Recreates Ronaldo’s Iconic Bernabeu Moment ‘A Dream Come True’: Mbappe Addresses Real Madrid Fans in Spanish The former Paris Saint Germain (PSG) captain then kissed the club’s crest and engaged with Real Madrid supporters at a crowded Bernabeu by kicking footballs into the stands. “This is an incredible day for me,” Mbappe addressed the Bernabeu in Spanish. “Since I was a child, I dreamed of playing for Madrid, and today I am here. It means so much to me. Now I have a new dream: to honor the history of this club, the best in the world. I will dedicate my life to this club and its badge,” Mbappe continued.
Mbappe’s Salary and Bonus Details During his grand presentation, Real Madrid’s record 15 European titles were displayed. Approximately 80,000 fans attended Mbappe’s unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid will pay Mbappe a 15-million-euro annual salary, and the French star received a signing bonus exceeding 100 million euros after joining the La Liga giants on a free transfer from PSG.
