Get Ready for Mbappe Magic: Real Madrid Unveiling Today
Real Madrid is set to unveil Kylian Mbappe today, with a packed Santiago Bernabeu ready to welcome the French captain in grand style, reminiscent of the Cristiano Ronaldo era.
After the conclusion of UEFA Euro 2024, where Spain triumphed over France and later England, Real Madrid is eagerly preparing for Mbappe’s official introduction, the French star, having left Paris Saint Germain (PSG) as a free agent, marks a significant acquisition for the La Liga giants. Mbappe’s move to Madrid ends years of anticipation for the next Galactico, with Real confirming his signing last month.
Mbappe has committed to a five-year contract with Los Blancos. Departing PSG as their all-time leading scorer with 255 goals, he also captained the French side to six Ligue 1 titles over seven seasons. Despite his domestic success, he fell short of clinching a UEFA Champions League title in Paris. Meanwhile, Real Madrid secured Mbappe’s transfer after celebrating their 15th European Cup victory with a 2-0 triumph over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley.
Key Details of Mbappe’s Presentation
Mbappe will be officially presented as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday. The Santiago Bernabeu, reportedly sold out for the event, will host around 80,000 fans for this momentous occasion. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will introduce Mbappe to the supporters at 3:30 PM IST, and fans can catch the event live on the RM Play app.
Emulating Cristiano Ronaldo’s Treatment
The ex-PSG star will receive the same prestigious treatment as Cristiano Ronaldo at the Bernabeu. As reported by AS, Mbappe will work closely with fitness coach Antonio Pintus at Real Madrid. Pintus, known for his intense training regimes, played a crucial role in maintaining Ronaldo’s fitness levels well into his late 30s. Mbappe will don Ronaldo’s iconic number 9 jersey and is expected to feature in Real Madrid’s UEFA Super Cup final against Europa League champions Atalanta. Carlo Ancelotti’s squad will kick off their La Liga title defense against Real Mallorca in August.