Kylian Mbappe has officially joined Real Madrid on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). His move to the Spanish giants was announced on June 3, 2024, after years of speculation and interest from multiple top European clubs. Mbappe will be presented to the Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on July 16, 2024, at around noon CET, following his medical earlier that day. His contract with Real Madrid spans five years.
Mbappe’s career at PSG has been nothing short of stellar. He has made a significant impact since joining PSG from AS Monaco in 2017 for a fee that eventually reached €180 million. Over seven seasons, he scored 256 goals in 308 appearances, becoming one of the top goal-scorers in the club’s history. His tenure at PSG saw the club secure six Ligue 1 titles and make a notable run to the Champions League final in 2020.
Internationally, Mbappe has also shone brightly. He was instrumental in France’s World Cup victory in 2018, becoming the second teenager after Pelé to score in a World Cup final. In the 2022 World Cup, he scored a hat-trick in the final, though France lost to Argentina on penalties.
Mbappe’s much-anticipated debut for Real Madrid will be in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on August 14, 2024. He is also set to make his La Liga debut against Mallorca on August 17 or 18, 2024, and fans are eagerly awaiting his first El Clasico appearance against Barcelona, scheduled for October 26 or 27, 2024.
The acquisition of Mbappe and the young Brazilian sensation Endrick significantly boost Real Madrid’s attacking prowess. The club views these additions as crucial to maintaining and enhancing its domestic and European competitive edge. Mbappe has been handed the number 9 jersey, donned previously by Ballon D’or winner and French striker Karim Benzema.
