In a move that has been anticipated by football fans worldwide, France forward Kylian Mbappe has officially confirmed his transfer to Real Madrid.
The announcement, made on Monday evening, marks the realization of a long-held dream for the 25-year-old superstar.
Mbappe, who has been a standout performer for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), will join Real Madrid on a five-year contract once his current deal with the French champions expires on June 30.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 3, 2024
The World Cup winner had verbally agreed to the move in February and publicly announced in May that he would be leaving PSG at the end of the season.
Taking to Instagram to share his excitement, Mbappe wrote, “Nobody can understand how excited I am right now!”
Real Madrid’s existence in the Champions League mirrors a high-wire act, where the Spanish giants often stumble and appear on the verge of falling, yet rarely do.
Under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, who claimed a historic fifth Champions League title, Real secured their 15th win in the tournament by overcoming Borussia Dortmund’s bold challenge at Wembley with late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr.