New Real Madrid signing, Kylian Mbappe says joining the club is a dream come true after being officially unveiled.
The French captain and striker was introduced to 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday.
After signing a five-year deal with the La Liga giants, the 24-year-old expressed his excitement, stating he has fulfilled his dream by joining the 15-time Champions League winners.
“I want to thank President Florentino and everyone who made this possible, as well as my family, who are very happy. I see my mother crying…,” Mbappe said.
“It is an incredible, unbelievable day. Since I was a child, I dreamed of playing here, and this means a lot. I want to thank all the Madrid fans for the love they’ve given me over the years.
“Now, I hope to live up to the level of this club, the best in the world. I will give my life for this club and its crest,” he added. “To the children, I want to say: with passion, you can achieve your dreams, and one day, you might be here too.”
Mbappe concluded, “I’m very excited, and it means a lot to me to be here. I’m very happy to be part of the club of my dreams and the greatest club in the history of football.”
Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid as a free agent from PSG, will wear the number 9 jersey, previously worn by his French national teammate, Karim Benzema.