The Santiago Bernabeu will come alive on July 16 as Real Madrid reveals Kylian Mbappe as their latest star acquisition in front of 80,000 devoted fan
The Santiago Bernabeu will come alive on July 16 as Real Madrid reveals Kylian Mbappe as their latest star acquisition in front of 80,000 devoted fans.
Real Madrid officially revealed football’s most anticipated news in early June, confirming that Mbappe would be joining their ranks after leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
“In a brief 73-word statement, the club hinted at the Frenchman’s future appearances in the striking all-white attire for the 2024/25 season and beyond
“In an official statement, Real Madrid CF revealed that they have reached an agreement with Kylian Mbappé, securing his services for the next five seasons”. This move confirms Mbappé’s status as a top-tier talent.
Madrid is about to make a significant shift. It’s customary for the club to give a grand welcome to major new signings – just like when Cristiano Ronaldo was introduced in 2009. This presentation of a footballer is intended to be the most impressive ever, emphasizing Mbappe”s importance.
On Tuesday, July 16th, Mbappe will arrive in the Spanish capital, regardless of whether France reaches the Euro 2024 final two days earlier. He will then undergo the necessary medical procedures. Later that evening, at 7 pm local time (6 pm BST), he will make his entrance from the Bernabeu dressing room, walking along a raised catwalk surrounded by flames reminiscent of a Taylor Swift concert. Accompanied by music, the 25 year-old will follow the L-shaped runway to a stage in front of the Fondo Norte where the club president Florentino Perez and honorary president Pirri will be waiting.
Mbappe will be in full Madrid kit bearing his name and new number. For the first time in his career, he will wear a number nine shirt, last used by fellow countryman and Madrid legend Karim Benzema. But, like with Ronaldo 15 years ago, it is expected to just be temporary until his preferred jersey becomes available, with Mbappe to take over Luka Modric’s ten shirt next year.
Certainly, Kylian Mbappe, the newly announced Real Madrid player, is generating quite a buzz. As for his jersey number, there hasn’t been official confirmation yet, but it’s expected that he will follow a similar path to his idol, Christiano Ronaldo. Initially, Mbappe is likely to wear No. 9 shirt, just as Ronaldo did when he joined Los Blancos 15 years ago. Howeve, eventually, he may transit to the No.10 jersey. Currently, the No. 7 shirt is occupied by Vinicius Junior, leaving Mbappe to wait for the coveted No. 10, which is currently held by Luka Modric. It seems history repeats itself, as Ronaldo faced a similar situation when he moved to Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2009. He couldn’t immediately take the No. 7 jersey because it belonged to Raul Gonzalez, a Madrid legend.
Eventually, Ronaldo claimed his favorite number for the 2010/11 season after Raul signed with Bundesliga club Schalke. It seems history repeats itself, as Ronaldo faced a similar situation when he moved to Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2009. He couldn’t immediately take the No. 7 jersey because it belonged to Raul Gonzalez, a Madrid legend. .
Exciting times ahead for Mbappe and Real Madrid fans!