Kylian Mbappé Joins Real Madrid: A Dream Realized
The much-anticipated arrival of Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid has finally become a reality. The French superstar, who has been a long-time target for the Spanish giants, expressed his elation at joining the club. 'A dream come true, so happy and proud to join the club of my dream. No one can understand how excited I am right now,' said Mbappé, who leaves Paris Saint-Germain as their top scorer.
The Spanish press did not hold back in celebrating this landmark transfer. Marca featured a beaming Mbappé pointing to the Real Madrid crest on his jersey with the caption, 'What you dreamed of.' This headline encapsulated the sentiment of Madrid fans who had been eager to see Mbappé in the iconic white shirt for years. Marca described the signing as the 'perfect definition of a soap opera,' with seven years of twists and turns between the player and the club finally culminating in this union.
A New Era of Galacticos?
The excitement was palpable across different media outlets. While the Catalan press was more reserved, focusing on FC Barcelona's other plans, they couldn't ignore the significance of Mbappé's arrival. Sport likened this signing to the revival of Florentino Pérez's Galacticos era, noting that Mbappé joins the ranks of other stars like Rodrygo, Vinicius, and Bellingham. 'Madrid is finding its way back to the Galacticos,' the daily stated.
El Mundo took a broader view, highlighting the potential impact of this transfer on the Champions League ambitions of Real Madrid. Meanwhile, ABC humorously declared, 'Real Madrid achieves the treble: La Liga, the Champions League, and Mbappé,' riding on the club's recent continental success.
Mbappé's new teammates have also warmly welcomed him. Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Brazilian defender Eder Militao extended their greetings, with Militao already setting sights on a sixteenth Champions League title. Former legends and current players alike, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Andriy Lunin, have showered the Frenchman with messages of support. Mbappé even shared a nostalgic photo with Ronaldo from when he was just 14, underscoring his long-held admiration for the Portuguese icon.
Real Madrid lauded their latest signing on their website, emphasizing Mbappé's fantastic record with PSG, where he scored 44 goals last season and was the top scorer in the last six French championships. La Liga also welcomed Mbappé with open arms, comparing his move to those of previous icons like Zidane and Beckham, signaling a new chapter for Spanish football.
- Former Real Madrid legends were quick to welcome Kylian Mbappé to the team. Cristiano Ronaldo, who Mbappé idolized growing up, posted an encouraging message on the Frenchman's Instagram. 'My turn to watch. Can’t wait to see you light up the Bernabeu,' wrote Ronaldo.
- French international and current Real Madrid player Eduardo Camavinga shared a heartfelt photo with his French team captain, expressing his excitement for their future both in the club and for the upcoming Euro 2014. Similarly, Aurélien Tchouaméni tweeted, 'Welcome Home bro!' emphasizing the warm reception within the team.
- Spanish legend Iker Casillas echoed these sentiments by welcoming Mbappé to 'the best club in the world.' He added, 'It’s never too late if the heart is in it. With you, we begin our path towards a sixteenth C1.' Casillas' words highlighted the high expectations surrounding Mbappé's arrival and the club's continuous pursuit of European glory.
