Real Madrid Announces Kylian Mbappe’s Official Unveiling at Santiago Bernabeu
Real Madrid has officially announced that at 12 PM on July 16th, the unveiling ceremony for Kylian Mbappe will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. This moment marks the first time the French superstar will don the iconic white kit of Real Madrid in the Spanish capital.
Real Madrid has also revealed the jersey number Mbappe will wear in his new adventure with Los Blancos. The French player will take the number 9, which has been vacant since Karim Benzema’s transfer to Saudi Arabia.
In the lead-up to the ceremony, Real Madrid President Florentino Perez will welcome Karim Benzema at Ciudad Real Madrid to officially sign the contract, binding Mbappe to the club for the next five seasons. Following the presentation, Mbappe will address the media in the press room at Santiago Bernabeu.
Mbappe, now the 12th Galactico under the Florentino Perez era, is ready for his grand unveiling today. Alongside the introduction and contract signing, Real Madrid will also conduct a thorough medical examination for the 1998-born striker. This will include a detailed check of his health, paying particular attention to his nose, which has been a cause for concern. The medical team will determine whether surgery is necessary.
In principle, after reaching the semifinals of Euro 2024, Mbappe will officially join Real Madrid at the beginning of August, when the team returns from their tour in the United States, which includes matches against Milan, Barcelona, and Chelsea. Coach Carlo Ancelotti aims to have all players available for the first official event of the season—the UEFA Super Cup, scheduled for August 14th in Warsaw against Atalanta. However, in Mbappe’s case, we will need to wait until today for more detailed plans.
Yesterday, Real Madrid officially kicked off the new season. The entire team reported to the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital—Ana de Austria Building, followed by the sports training center. Leading the group were the Ancelotti family, Carlo and Davide, along with other coaching staff members. Players including Lunin, Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, Alaba, Vallejo, Fran García, Ceballos, and Brahim also attended. Los Blancos are back in action just 44 days after celebrating their 15th Champions League title in London.
As the excitement builds for Mbappe’s official unveiling and his first steps as a Real Madrid player, fans and pundits alike are eager to see how the French star will contribute to the storied legacy of Los Blancos. Stay tuned for live coverage of this historic event.
