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At his unveiling on Tuesday, July 16, French forward, Kylian Mbappe proclaimed, “Hala Madrid!”, the mantra for Madristas. The 25-year-old French forward is now a Real player, his life-long dream.
Leaving the foremost French club, Paris St. Germain (PSG), Mbappe will be donning the number 9 jersey which has been word by legends such as his role model, Cristiano Ronaldo upon his arrival in 2009 alongside other notable superstars such as Ronaldo Delima, Karim Benzema, among a host of others.
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The Former Monaco youngster has never hidden his admiration for Real Madrid.
Kylian Mbappe has mentioned time and again that he has always been a fan of the Spanish club, fifteen times champions league winner, Real Madrid. Following in the steps of his role model, Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo who won numerous titles with the legendary club, Mbappe mentioned that he is here to etch his name in the history books of the club.
“I gave a tribute to my idol Cristiano Ronaldo (uno, dos, tres.. Hala Madrid!). We talk all the time and he gives me a lot of advice. I’d like to send him a huge hug!,” Kylian Mbappe during the press conference.
The Weight Of Putting On The Real Madrid Jersey…
During an interview with the sports platform, AS, Mbappe spoke about what it means to wear the Royal white outfit. Speaking during the session, he stated, “Of course there is pressure playing for the biggest club in the world but there is also pleasure at playing in the most important club in the world.”
He went forward to say, “This is the biggest club in the world. I want to win, I want to be part of the history of this club”
He concluded by saying, “Hala Madrid!”.
Below are more photos from the unveiling ceremony that place in Bernabeu, Real Madrid:
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