Mbappe Unveiled as Real Madrid’s New No. 9

French superstar Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday in Madrid. The 25-year-old striker, who completed his medical earlier in the day, signed a five-year contract and was handed the iconic No. 9 shirt by club president Florentino Perez.

“Wow,” Mbappe said in Spanish to thousands of fans gathered at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. “For years I’ve dreamed of playing for Real Madrid and today my dream has come true,” said the former Paris Saint-Germain player. “I’m a happy boy. I’m going to give my life for this club.”

Although his new teammates began training on Monday, Mbappe, who captained France during the Euros, will have a few more days off before kicking off his season in the Spanish capital.

(Source: AFP)