French forward Kylian Mbappe, 25 years old, was joining the new European champions. Mbappe's transfer from Paris Saint-Germain comes two days after Real Madrid won their 15th European Cup.
Kylian Mbappe will play for Real Madrid for the next five seasons. Photo: EPA-EFE
The French star will perform at Real Madrid for the next five seasons, according to the statement published by the Spanish club: “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 announced on Monday evening, May 3, that he will wear the shirt of the European champions through a post published on his Instagram account.
“A dream come true.
So proud to join my dream club Real Madrid. No one can understand how excited I am right now.
I can't wait to see you, Madridistas, and thank you for your incredible support.
Hall Madrid!“, the French striker said.
“I didn't think it would be this hard”
The footballer also announced a month ago that he will leave the Paris Saint-Germain club.
“I always said I would address you! I wanted to inform you that this is my last year at PSG and that I will not extend it. My adventure here will be over in a few weeks.
On Sunday I will play my last match at the Parc des Princes. There are a lot of emotions. I had the chance and the immense honor to be part of the biggest club in France and one of the best in the world for a long time. This club allowed me to get to where I am now, to have my first experience in a group with a lot of pressure, it allowed me to grow as a player alongside some of the best in the history of football.
To grow as a person, with all the glory and the mistakes I've made. I would like to thank all my teammates, coaches, Unai Emery, Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Christophe Galtier and Luis Enrique. To the sporting directors Leonardo and Luis Campos for always supporting me“, Mbappe said at the time.
“I didn't think it would be so difficult to announce that I'm going to leave my country and Ligue 1, a championship I've always known. I needed that, a new challenge after this year.
I will continue to watch all the matches and follow the news from the club. It's me, with my qualities and flaws.
I tried all this time, seven years, to offer the best version of me”he added.
