Real Madrid welcomes Kylian Mbappe to the team through a video posted on all their social media platforms.The club posted on their Instagram page came with the hashtag: #WelcomeMbappé.
A statement from the club’s official website added: “Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons.”
Mbappe, also shared on his social media pages announcing his action becoming a Real Madrid player. The caption on his Instagram post read, “A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dream realmadrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support.“
His post on Instagram stirred a lot of reactions as fans were excited to have him playing for Real Madrid. The post had over 21million likes.
Mbappe reportedly entered a verbal agreement to move to Real Madrid in February 2024. Afterwards, he informed Paris Saint Germain of his decision to leave them on a free transfer at the end of the 2023-2024 season.
The 25-year-old Mbappe whose childhood dream has always been to play for Real Madrid is expected to be unveiled as the club’s new signing at the Santiago Bernabéu before the commencement of Euro 2024.
Aside from the agreed salary, Mbappe will keep a percentage of his image rights and he is entitled to a whopping 150 million euro signing-on bonus. Real Madrid are expected to complete the payment of the signing-on bonus within the space of five years.
It is reported that Kylian Mbappe’s contract with Los Merengues is for five year begins on 1 July and runs until 2029.