On the afternoon of July 16, superstar Kylian Mbappe officially debuted to more than 80,000 Real Madrid fans packed into the Bernabeu stadium.

While the capital Madrid was still filled with a festive atmosphere as the Spanish people celebrated the Euro 2024 championship, at noon on July 16 (local time), another magnificent ceremony took place at the unique and splendid football stadium in Madrid. At the Bernabeu stadium, Real Madrid officially held a launching ceremony for new player Kylian Mbappe.

Bernabeu Stadium where Kylian Mbappe’s debut took place

After the showbiz performances, the Bernabeu stadium, which had just completed renovations, became a stage dedicated to football, for Kylian Mbappe. Catwalks, fireworks, fire fountains, images on 360-degree video screens… made the introduction of Real Madrid’s new number 9 an “unprecedented” event.

Mbappe’s number 9 jersey has long been sold out

Compared to the day superstar Cristiano Ronaldo debuted 15 years ago, Mbappe’s Madrid debut event broke the first record with 85,000 spectators packed into the Bernabeu. All tickets were issued for free and sold out very quickly in a few hours. There were people trying to resell them for 100 to 200 euros, proving the fever for the French star.

Mbappe signs contract with club president Florentino Perez

In early June, Real Madrid announced that striker Kylian Mbappe would officially play for the team from the 2024-2025 season. Mbappe will wear the number 9 shirt and this shirt (priced at 180 euros) cannot be produced in time for sale, anyone who orders late may have to wait 6-8 weeks to get it.

Take a photo with the club president in the traditional room

At around 4:30 p.m., Mbappe completed his medical examination at the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital and quickly arrived at the Bernabeu. Just a few minutes later, Mbappe and club president Florentino Perez signed an official contract, making the French superstar the newest member of Real Madrid until June 2029, completely free of charge.

Afterwards, Mbappe took a photo with president Florentino Perez and the number 9 shirt. Meanwhile, the Bernabeu stadium gradually filled up, with many young fans coming to watch the launch ceremony.

Welcome speech by club president Florentino Perez

At 5:20 p.m., Mbappe put on his number 9 jersey, preparing for his debut. Walking onto the Bernabeu pitch, where the 15 Champions League trophies, a very solemn part of Real Madrid’s history, were club president Florentino Perez, honorary president Jose Pirri and former coach Zinedine Zidane.

Mbappe and President Perez

At 5:50 p.m., Kylian Mbappe stepped onto the Bernabeu pitch, walked up to the podium and greeted the officials. After President Florentino Perez briefly introduced the club’s history and expressed his hopes for the new player, Mbappe spoke from the heart in Spanish without the need for an interpreter, then kissed the Real Madrid logo on his chest and shouted “Hala Madrid”!

Mbappe and his parents at the launch ceremony

He approached the stands, greeted and shook hands with the audience, then kicked dozens of balls into the air to give to the fans. Real Madrid will have their first official match of the season against Atalanta on August 15, competing for the European Super Cup. This could be Mbappe’s first title at his new team.

Mbappe and the glory that awaits at Real Madrid