Kylian Mbappe's 'dream has come true' as he completes move to Real Madrid

France attacker officially unveiled as Los Blancos player in front of more than 80,000 fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

French forward Kylian Mbappe waves to the fans during a first appearance as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on July 16, 2024, after signing his new five-season contract. Still celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid fans have even more to cheer this July 16, 2024, as French superstar Kylian Mbappe is officially presented to a packed-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez presents Kylian Mbappe to fans. AP

Real Madrid's new signing Kylian Mbappe is unveiled in front of more than 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu. Getty Images

Real Madrid new boy Kylian Mbappe walks past the Uefa Champions League trophies at the Santiago Bernabeu. Getty Images

Kylian Mbappe is greeted by former Real Madrid player and coach Zinedine Zidane. Getty Images

Real Madrid unveil Kylian Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu. Reuters

Real Madrid's new signing Kylian Mbappe is unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu. Getty Images

Kylian Mbappe has left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid. Getty Images

Real Madrid new boy Kylian Mbappe in the No 9 shirt he will wear for the Spanish club. Getty Images

A general view shows French forward Kylian Mbappe arriving on stage at the Santiago Bernabeu for his unveiling. AFP

New Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappe. PA

Kylian Mbappeat his unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu. AP

French forward Kylian Mbappe kisses his jersey in front of Real Madrid fans. AFP

Kylian Mbappe kicks a ball into the crowd at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. AFP

French forward Kylian Mbappe greets fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. AFP

French striker Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday in front of more than 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Mbappe has signed a five-year contract with the reigning Spanish and European champions after seven years with French side Paris Saint-Germain that saw him score 287 goals in 380 games across all competitions.

The 25-year-old completed his medical early on Tuesday morning and will wear the No 9 shirt for Los Blancos, who won the European Cup for a record-extending 15th time last season after beating Borussia Dortmund in the final. They also secured a 36th La Liga crown – also record-extending – after finishing 10 points clear of rivals Barcelona.

Mbappe's countryman – and former Real player and coach – Zinedine Zidane was on stage to welcome their new superstar signing, who vowed to fans that was “going to give my all for this club”. His parents, Wilfried Mbappe and Fayza Lamari, were also present.

Real had made a concerted effort to sign Mbappe last summer, as he entered the final year of his PSG contract but he instead stayed on for one more season in the French capital that saw him win a sixth Ligue 1 title.

PSG were reported to have accepted a world-record bid of €300 million ($333 million) from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in 2023, but Mbappe refused to even meet officials of the Saudi Pro League club with his focus still on achieving his long-term goal of joining Madrid.

Mbappe also won four French Cups at PSG but never managed to get his hands on the Champions League trophy – something he will be aiming to rectify as quickly as possible at Real Madrid.

“It's incredible to be here,” said Mbappe on stage. “I dreamt of playing for Real Madrid for years. This dream has come true today, I am a particularly happy young man. I would like to thank Mr President Florentino Perez who welcomed me warmly from the first day.

“There have been many twists and turns but here I am. I would also like to thank all the people who worked to get me here. We succeeded: I am a Real Madrid player. I see my family happy, my mother crying.

“It's an incredible day for me. Since I was a child, I had only one dream, and that was to be here. It means a lot to me to be here. Thanks to the Real fans who have been showering me with love for years.

“I have another dream now, and that is to live up to the history of this club, the best in the world. I'm going to give my all for this club. To all the children here, know that I was like you, I had a dream and I made it come true. With determination, you can achieve anything you want. This is so huge for me. I am proud to be here. I am not going to continue talking because otherwise I will shed tears. Uno, dos, tres: Hala Madrid!”

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez described Mbappe's arrival as a “historic” moment for the club. The player visited Real’s training facilities at the age of 14 but ended up joining Monaco’s youth academy.

“Today we welcome an exceptional player who today is fulfilling his childhood dream,” Perez said. “Today you are here because it's something that you wanted. Thank you for making a great effort to be able to wear this white jersey.”

Mbappe captained the France side at this summer's Euro 2024 finals when his team were beaten by eventual winners Spain 2-1 in the semi-finals after a disappointing tournament when he suffered a badly broken nose and scored just one goal – a penalty against Poland in the group stage.

At Real, he will join an array of attacking talent that already includes the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior under the management of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti. Although his new teammates began training on Monday, Mbappe will have a few more days off before returning to action.

Los Blancos play in the Uefa Super Cup final against Europa League winners Atalanta in Poland on August 14 before beginning their La Liga title defence away to Real Mallorca four days later. His home bow could come on August 25 when Real take on Real Valladolid at the Bernabeu.

It is reported Mbappe will be paid a salary of around €15 million ($16.3 million) net per season in the Spanish capital, making him the club's biggest earner, and was handed a signing-on bonus of more than €100 million.