Last Updated: July 16, 2024, 16:08 IST
Kylian Mbappe officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player by president Florentino Perez (X)
Mbappe has been handed the number 9 jersey, donned previously by Ballon D’or winner and French striker Karim Benzema.
The celebrations in Madrid shall only continue today as talisman France forward Kylian Mbappe was officially unveiled by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez today.
Mbappe has been handed the number 9 jersey, donned previously by Ballon D’or winner and French striker Karim Benzema.
The whirlwind news of Mbappe’s decision to join Los Blancos had initially come out mere days after Real Madrid clinched their historic 15th Champions League title, with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund.
The Los Blancos are bidding farewell to a handful of legendary servicemen of the club including the likes of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Nacho Fernandez.
But now, the much-awaited and anticipated signing of the superstar striker has finally percolated into reality, and it is also understood that Real Madrid are leaving no stone unturned to offer the French star a Cristiano Ronaldo-style treatment.
A report published by AS claimed that Real Madrid have decided to appoint Antonio Pintus to take care of Mbappe’s fitness.
Nicknamed Sergeant, Pintus is known for his strictness during physical sessions and he has a Ronaldo-style project in his hands for the talisman French striker, as per AS.
Pintus had previously helped Ronaldo to achieve a stellar athleticism and fitness levels that allowed him to keep playing even at the age of 39. Something Madrid would want to emulate with Mbappe as well, one may rest assured.
Regardless, PSG’s all-time top goalscorer Mbappe now joins the ranks of Los Blancos, studded with starpower such as the likes of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti though will have to tinker with his squad to find a place for Mbappe.
The 25-year-old Frenchman excels on the left side of the attack, where 23-year-old Vinícius has been playing regularly. The other flank is often occupied by 23-year-old Rodrygo, who recently talked about the possibility of leaving Madrid if he didn’t feel useful for the club.
But, at the end of the day, it is a problem that nay club would give their lucky stars, literally and metaphorically, to face, and one that the seasoned Ancelotti will relish to tackle as Madrid continue to stack more ‘Galacticos’ onto their squad without fail.
Siddarth Sriram
After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from acros
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