Kylian Mbappe relived iconic Cristiano Ronaldo moment at Real Madrid presentation in front of 80,000 fans


Kylian Mbappe imitated Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic kiss on his club crest as he was officially unveiled as Real Madrid’s newest superstar.

Madrid sent shockwaves throughout the football world when the Frenchman’s free transfer was completed last month.

Mbappe was officially presented as a Madrid player on Tuesday

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Mbappe was officially presented as a Madrid player on Tuesday.

After years of preparation, Mbappe has finally moved to Spain after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired and has signed a five-year deal with the La Liga champions.

Madrid welcomed him to the club in a stunning way on Tuesday by organising a special presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The event was sold out thanks to fans securing free tickets, and an estimated 80,000 spectators came to the legendary stadium.

Mbappe was greeted with loud cheers as he stepped onto the hallowed turf and presented himself to his new, adoring fans.

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He left no time to make a good impression and the world champion kissed the Madrid badge on his shirt.

It is a gesture that club legend Ronaldo symbolically expressed at his own presentation in 2009 when he moved from Manchester United.

Mbappe also raised his arms in the air as he spoke to fans, urging the 80,000 spectators to join him in chanting “UNO, DOS, TRES, HALA MADRID” – something his fellow superstar did 15 years ago.

The 25-year-old seems to be headed for a hugely successful career at Madrid that could rival or even surpass Ronaldo’s.

Mbappe kissed the crest while on stage at the Santiago Bernabeu

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Mbappe kissed the crest while on stage at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Ronaldo did the same thing 15 years ago and became a legend

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Ronaldo did the same thing 15 years ago and became a legend.
Mbappe continued to show his admiration for his new fans throughout the presentation

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Mbappe continued to show his admiration for his new fans throughout the presentation.
He received an incredible welcome, similar to Ronaldo

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He received an incredible welcome, similar to Ronaldo.

Ronaldo won two La Liga titles, four Champions League titles and various other major awards during his nine years at the club.

Mbappe already has seven Ligue 1 titles and several cup victories to his name, as well as winning the World Cup with France, but he is still waiting for success at European level.

Kylian Mbappe signs his contract and holds up the Real Madrid shirt for the first time

However, this could change a lot as Carlo Ancelotti’s side have won the Champions League 15 times and are currently reigning champions.

Madrid adds Mbappe to an already star-studded squad that won the treble last season, including fellow strikers Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo.

Starting next season, Jude Bellingham could also play behind him and help Madrid build an incredibly talented attack.

There are only a few weeks left until Mbappe’s possible debut in the Super Cup final against Atalanta on August 14, which will be tuned in by millions of fans around the world.