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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 explains why he could not show ‘unhappiness’ at PSG following Real Madrid move
Kylian Mbappe said “there were things that made him unhappy” at Paris Saint-Germain, as he discussed his move to Real Madrid.
The French striker, 25, will officially join the 15-time European champions on 1 July, the day after his contract with PSG expires.
Confirmation of his move makes official one of the worst-kept secrets in football, with Mbappe having been strongly linked with a switch to the Bernabeu for several months.
Speaking to the media ahead of France’s friendly game against Luxembourg, the forward opened up on his PSG exit.
“I was always happy at PSG, but it’s true that there were things that made me unhappy,” Mbappe said, adding that he couldn’t be seen “moping around” because he is a dressing room leader.
Mbappe explains why he could not show ‘unhappiness’ at PSG following Real Madrid move
Kylian Mbappe said “there were things that made him unhappy” at Paris Saint-Germain, as he discussed his move to Real Madrid. The French striker, 25, will officially join the 15-time European champions on 1 July, the day after his contract with PSG expires. Confirmation of his move makes official one of the worst-kept secrets in football, with Mbappe having been strongly linked with a switch to the Bernabeu for several months. Speaking to the media ahead of France’s friendly game against Luxembourg, the forward opened up on his PSG exit. “I was always happy at PSG, but it’s true that there were things that made me unhappy,” Mbappe said, adding that he couldn’t be seen “moping around” because he is a dressing room leader.
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:45
Real Madrid present Kylian Mbappe
The fans are taking their place in the stadium where a big stage has been set, there are children waving scarves and wearing shirts with Mbappe ( on the back as they await his arrival.
Banners around the stadium proclaim: Bienvenido Mbappe
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:38
Kylian Mbappe signs for Real Madrid
There is footage circulating of Real Madrid’s latest addition signing his contract:
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:36
Kylian Mbappe poses with his shirt
Kylian Mbappe has posed at the Real Madrid stadium with his new shirt, as reported by some on social media.
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:35
A look at Kylian Mbappe’s record as his Real Madrid move is confirmed
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:30
Kylian Mbappe finally completes Real Madrid transfer
Kylian Mbappe has finally signed for Real Madrid, bringing one of modern football’s longest transfer sagas to an end and adding even more talent to the champions of Europe.
Madrid announced Mbappe’s arrival on Monday, two days after the club sealed a record-extending 15th European Cup, having beaten Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley in Saturday night’s Champions League final.
They confirmed the news in a short statement that read: “Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons.”
Mbappe then expressed his delight at the move in a post on Twitter/X, saying: “A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dreams, Real Madrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. ¡Hala Madrid!”
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:15
Kylian Mbappe urged youth to vote against ‘extremes’ in French elections
Mbappe addressed the French people during a pre-match press conference following Emmanuel Macron’s shock announcement to call a snap parliamentary election. Macron suffered heavy defeats by Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (NR) party in last week’s European Union vote.
With opinion polls suggesting the far-right NR party could top the 30 June and 7 July vote, Mbappe, 25, backed forward Marcus Thuram’s call to “fight daily” to prevent the RN from gaining power. Uefa has rules against teams or players making political statement, but Mbappe did not rule that out.
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 10:00
France’s inefficient Euros exit is down to one dramatic shortfall
Much like Euro 2020, it ended with Kylian Mbappe in front of goal, with the kind of chance he would usually take. Three years ago, it was a penalty, saved by Yann Sommer. In Euro 2024, it was a shot, in Mbappe’s favoured inside-left channel, following the kind of electric surge he has mustered too rarely this tournament. But he cleared the crossbar and, a few minutes later, Spain were in the final.
France’s tournament has revolved around Mbappe; perhaps they all do. But it came down also to Lamine Yamal’s left foot, to a moment of individual flair that France football did not muster in their six games, and Kevin Danso’s shoulder. Mbappe’s collision with it meant he spent much of Euro 2024 in a mask, with a broken nose and broken dreams to show for a first competition as captain.
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 09:45
Mbappe Real Madrid unveiling
The fans are already getting ready for Mbappe’s arrival:
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 09:35
Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid
Good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage as Kylian Mbappe prepares to be unveiled at Real Madrid.
Spain already have a European Championship to celebrate, and for some of those in the capital city, their Champions League-winning squad are about to receive another boost with the signing of the French captain.
Sonia Twigg16 July 2024 09:15