Real Madrid has confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will be presented to fans at the Bernabéu on July 16, where he will wear the No. 9 shirt for the club.
The France captain, who left Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, will sign a five-year contract with Los Blancos, ending the club’s long pursuit of the player.
Changing of the Guard
The announcement also included details about other jersey number changes within the Real Madrid squad. Camavinga, who previously wore the No. 12 jersey, will now switch to the No. 6 shirt. Valverde will change from No. 15 to No. 8, while Tchouameni will move from No. 18 to No. 14. Arda Güler, who donned the No. 24 last season, will now wear the No. 15, and Vallejo will take on the No. 18 jersey.
Eagerly Awaited Debut
Mbappe’s official presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu will be a moment of great excitement for Real Madrid fans, who have long coveted the services of the French phenom. The club had been waiting until the conclusion of Mbappe’s participation in Euro 2024 before announcing their plans to unveil him.The 24-year-old’s unofficial debut for Real Madrid is likely to come during the club’s summer tour of the USA, where they will face off against AC Milan, Barcelona, and Chelsea in a series of high-profile friendlies. Mbappe’s competitive debut, however, is expected to be in the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta in Warsaw on August 14.
A New Era Begins
The arrival of Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid marks the beginning of a new era for the Spanish giants. The young Frenchman, widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, will undoubtedly bring a fresh dynamic to the team and will be expected to lead the charge as Real Madrid look to defend their European and domestic titles in the upcoming season. Fans and pundits alike will be eagerly anticipating Mbappe’s first appearances in the famous white jersey, as the world-class striker looks to make his mark on the club and cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats of the game.