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Kylian Mbappe is set to be unveiled as 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:
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
Mbappe started his speech to the surprise of at least some in the crowd in fluent-sounding Spanish: “Good afternoon everyone.
“I’m going to try to speak Spanish, wow it’s such an incredible feeling to be here, just incredible.
“I spent endless nights dreaming about one day playing for Real Madrid and today I am one happy guy.”
It had been revealed by Florentino Perez that Mbappe had been invited to the club in 2012 by Zidane, so his journey had come almost full circle.
Kylian Mbappe press conference
It’s not clear exactly when the press conference will start, but we will be bringing you all the news and updates as soon as it does.
Beforehand, we will recap some of Mbappe’s key phrases from his opening speech as he was unveiled to the Bernabeu.
Kylian Mbappe signs for Real Madrid
Here are some other things Mbappe has got up to today:
Kylian Mbappe press conference
With the presentation out of the way, attention turns to Kylian Mbappe’s first press conference as a Real Madrid player.
He did the address in Spanish, but it will be seen whether his language skills are good enough to navigate the press conference.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
Here are some more photos from the ceremony:
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
That’s everything from the unveiling itself on the pitch, but stay tuned for all the latest updates from Mbappe’s first press conference as a Real Madrid player.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
Here are some final photos from the reveal:
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe walks around and kicks footballs into the crowd before going to greet some of those right on the touchline.
Kylian Mbappe unveiled at Real Madrid
Here are some photos of Mbappe’s unveiling:
Kylian Mbappe speaks after joining Real
Mbappe adds: “It’s an incredible day for me, I’ve dreamt of this day since I was a kid and this day means a lot to me.
“I’d like to thank all Madristas because they have always given their affection for me.
“Now I have another dream, and that’s the dream of living up to this club’s history.
“I can promise that I will give my all for this club and this match.”
Mbappe finishes his speech by inviting the crowd to join him saying “Hala Madrid”.
Source: independent.co.uk
