Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo and several of the team's stars have welcomed Kylian Mbappé to the club after Madrid confirmed the striker's arrival on a five-year contract.
Madrid finally announced the signing of Mbappé on Monday, ending one of football's longest and most notorious transfer sagas.
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Mbappé described the move as “a dream come true” on his Instagram account, saying that “no one can understand how excited I am right now” alongside photos of himself wearing the Madrid shirt during a trial at the club as a youngster. including a photo. with then Madrid star Ronaldo.
Ronaldo, 39, Madrid's all-time leading scorer, responded to Mbappé's post by saying: “My turn �� Excited to see you light up the Bernabéu. ⚽️�� #HalaMadrid.”
Mbappé will join a Madrid team that is already the reigning champion of Spain and Europe after completing a double last season, winning LaLiga by a margin of 10 points and beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League final. Saturday.
Sources told ESPN that he will earn 15 million euros a year after taxes at Madrid and will receive a signing fee of 150 million euros ($16.2 million), which will be paid over the duration of his contract.
Several of Mbappé's new teammates at Madrid posted on social media to welcome his arrival.
Before Madrid's official announcement of the signing on Monday, Vinícius Júnior posted a “clock” emoji in anticipation of the news.
“Welcome to your new home,” goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois posted in French.
France teammate Eduardo Camavinga shared a photo of himself with Mbappé on international duty, while midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni posted “Welcome home brother!”
Even Brazilian striker Rodrygo Goes, whose place in Madrid's starting XI could be threatened by Mbappe's arrival, seemed happy to welcome the French star and posted a series of heart-eyed emojis.
Mbappé is on international duty with France ahead of this summer's Euros.
Madrid has not yet confirmed when his presentation at the Bernabéu will be, although it is expected to be once his relationship with France has concluded.
