Mbappé is presented to a packed stadium in Madrid

After being eliminated from the Eurocup with France in the semifinals, Mbappé was finally presented by Real Madrid this Tuesday morning (16) with the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium packed. After years of attempts to sign him, the 25-year-old French star was welcomed with great fanfare and wore the number 9 shirt of his new club.

On the stage set up on the lawn, he was welcomed by the club's president, Florentino Pérez, and his parents. He spoke in Spanish, making the approximately 105,000 people present celebrate.

Mbappé's contract will last for five years, until July 2029, and was signed symbolically moments before the official presentation at the Real Madrid Training Center, alongside the club's president.

packed stadium

Real Madrid's management expects the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to have around 105,000 people in attendance, which would be a record for a football player's presentation.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappé and Real Madrid's idol, had an audience of 80,000 people at his presentation in 2009. Preparations for the presentation began this Monday (15), with the preparation of the stage and the stadium for the party. Images were released on the club's social networks.

Crack presented

The French star arrives at Real Madrid to wear the number 9 shirt, which had been vacant since the departure of his compatriot, Benzema, to Al-Ittihad, in Saudi Arabia, in 2023.

Already wearing the shirt of his new club, he kissed the crest and gave a speech in Spanish.It's amazing to be here. I slept for many years with the dream of playing for Real Madrid and today my dream has come true. I'm a happy boy today.”, said the star.

Mbappé continued his speech by stating that he wants to live up to the history of his new club, giving his life for the badge. The star reaffirmed that he is fulfilling a dream by playing for Real Madrid.

Welcome to your new home, @KMbappe!#WelcomeMbappe pic.twitter.com/rFtyvX4qdo

— Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) July 16, 2024

_{Mbappé enters the field greeted by the fans (video: reproduction/X/@realmadrid)}

Interaction with the public

After the speech, he took photos with the club's president, Florentino Pérez, and his parents, who went up on the stage set up on the pitch. Mbappé did the traditional keepie-uppies with the ball and then threw several of them to the crowd in the stands.

Medical exams

Before taking to the stage, the striker underwent medical tests at a hospital in Madrid. The results are expected in the next few days and there are concerns that the player will need to undergo surgery on his nose after breaking it at the European Championship.

After the tests, he went to Real Madrid's training center, Ciudad de Madrid, to sign his contract, which will be valid until July 2029. The images were shown live on the big screen at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Presentation for training

Now, Mbappé will continue his vacation until at least the second week of August, when, according to the Spanish press, he will report to the team's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, in the United States, where Real Madrid will carry out their pre-season and play some friendlies.

The Merengues' first official match of the season will be against Atalanta on August 14th, for the European Super Cup, in Poland. In the Spanish Championship, Real Madrid's debut match will be against Mallorca, on August 18th, at the opponent's home ground.

Featured Photo: Mbappé's presentation at Real Madrid alongside the club's president (Reproduction/Getty Images Embed/ David Ramos)