The Legacy of Los Galacticos: Long-Awaited Transfer Mbappe Finally Happens (6)

For the past four years, Real Madrid has been surrounded by persistent transfer rumors regarding the arrival of a star striker. Kylian Mbappe’s name has consistently made headlines as a potential Los Blancos player. The dream has now become reality, with Mbappe joining the Galacticos.

The long-awaited arrival of Kylian Mbappe at Santiago Bernabeu has finally happened. The French star is officially set to wear the white jersey for the 2024/2025 season.

On Monday, June 3, 2024, Real Madrid officially announced Mbappe as their new Galactico.

According to the official website, realmadrid.com, "Real Madrid C.F. and Kylian Mbappé have reached an agreement under which he will become a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons."

The arrival of the French number ten was marked by his farewell to his former club, PSG, a week before the official statement.

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Following the announcement, Mbappe expressed his excitement on Instagram, posting a childhood photo of himself wearing a Real Madrid shirt alongside his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.

French Sensation Kylian Mbappe signs for Real Madrid, bringing his speed, skill, and goal-scoring prowess to the Bernabeu.-Instagram @k.mbappe-

"A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dreams, Real Madrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can't wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. ¡Hala Madrid!" he wrote on Instagram.

Despite Real Madrid's previous offers being rejected multiple times by PSG, they have now secured him on an impressive 'free' transfer.

This outcome is a testament to the patience of President Florentino Perez, who has been waiting for Mbappe since the rumors first spread in 2017.

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"I want to thank everyone who sent me messages. I haven't been able to read them all yet." Mbappe said as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

"I want to thank everyone at Real Madrid and especially Florentino, who believed in me from the beginning," he added

Mbappe admitted that he felt a sense of freedom after leaving PSG and joining his dream club.

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