Real Madrid FC has signed French forward, Kylian Mbappe on free transfer after his exit from Paris Saint Germain (PSG).
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The La Liga club announced that the World Cup winning striker joined as a free agent on a five-year contract.
This puts an end to a transfer saga that has rumbled on for years.
The signing was confirmed via a social media statement from Real Madrid on Monday.
“Real Madrid C F and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons,” the Spanish and European champions.
Comunicado oficial: Mbappé.#RealMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 3, 2024
Mbappe shared images of himself as a youngster in a Real Madrid kit as well as meeting Cristiano Ronaldo onto his social media profiles shortly after the club statement.
“A dream come true,” he wrote. “So happy and proud to join the club of my dream @realmadrid.
“Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. Hala Madrid!”
The 25-year-old captain of the French national team had announced he was leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in a video posted on social media platform X on May 10.
Mbappe will move to Real Madrid in July after his PSG contract expires on June 30, but the forward will be unveiled before joining up with the France squad for the European Championship in Germany.
Mbappe joins a star-studded side in Madrid with the likes of Ballon d’Or favourites Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham, led by Italian Carlo Ancelotti – the most successful coach in Champions League history, with five titles.
Real Madrid posted a welcome note on X, with old video clips of the striker.
#WelcomeMbappé pic.twitter.com/kAhxdEjnLA
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 3, 2024
Nnamdi Maduakor is a Writer, Investor and Entrepreneur
