Madrid,
Tuesday, 4June ,2024
McCreadie Andias
Red Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo and a number of the team’s stars have welcomed Kylian Mbappé to the club after Madrid confirmed the forward’s arrival on a five-year contract.
Madrid finally announced the signing of Mbappé on Monday, bringing an end to one of football’s longest-running and highest-profile transfer sagas.
Mbappé described the move as “a dream come true,” on his Instagram account, saying “nobody can understand how excited I am right now” alongside photos of himself wearing Madrid kit during a trial at the club as a youngster — including one photo with then-Madrid star Ronaldo.
Ronaldo, 39 — who is Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer — responded to Mbappé’s post, saying: “My turn to watch Excited to see you light up the Bernabéu. #HalaMadrid” He stated.
Mbappé will join a Madrid side who are already reigning Spanish and European champions after they completed a double last season, winning LaLiga by a 10-point margin and beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in Saturday’s Champions League final.
Sources reveal that he will earn €15 million a year after tax at Madrid, and will receive a €150 million ($16.2m) signing-on fee, to be paid over the length of his contract.
Several of Mbappé’s new Madrid teammates posted on social media to welcome his arrival.
Ahead of Madrid’s official announcement of the signing on Monday, Vinícius Júnior posted a “watch” emoji in anticipation of the news.
“Welcome to your new home,” goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois posted in French.
France teammate Eduardo Camavinga shared a photo of himself with Mbappé on international duty, while midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni posted “welcome home bro!”
Even Brazil forward Rodrygo Goes — whose place in the Madrid starting 11 could be threatened by Mbappé’s arrival — seemed happy to welcome the France star, posting a series of heart eye emojis.
Mbappé is expected to wear shirt number 9 at Real Madrid as Sources guarantee that neither Kylian nor his camp even asked Real Madrid to get number 10 for upcoming season.
Mbappe and Real respect legend Luka Modric who will be staying and extending his contract for next season.
Kylian could wait for number 10 as Cristiano Ronaldo did years ago for number 7 with another legend, Raúl.
Mbappé is on international duty with France ahead of this summer’s European Championship.
Madrid have not yet confirmed when he will be presented at the Bernabéu, although that is expected to take place after his involvement with France has been concluded.