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Kylian Mbappe poses with Real Madrid’s iconic No.9 shirt for first time alongside Florentino Perez after officially completing long-awaited transfer
Real Madrid officially announced the signing of Kylian Mbappe on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The French forward, who has ditched the No. 10 shirt for the iconic No. 9 jersey, was beaming with excitement as he held up the famous white jersey for the first time.
After years of speculation, Mbappe has finally made the move to Spain, leaving behind his status as Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time leading scorer. The 25-year-old’s decision to join Real Madrid on a free transfer has been met with widespread excitement, with fans eager to see him in action alongside Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded squad.
🚨 BREAKING: MBAPPE WITH THE SHIRT! pic.twitter.com/urrh4mN2sc
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 16, 2024
Mbappe’s arrival is expected to bolster Real Madrid’s chances of defending their La Liga and Champions League titles. The French international’s impressive skills and goal-scoring prowess make him a valuable addition to the team.
As he follows in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo, who also donned the No. 9 jersey during his time at Real Madrid, expectations are high for Mbappe to make a significant impact.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has extended a warm welcome to Mbappe, and the passionate supporters are eager to do the same at a special show inside the Santiago Bernabeu. As Mbappe begins his new journey with the Blancos, all eyes will be on him to deliver on the promise of his immense talent.