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French forward Kylian Mbappe greets fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. AFP
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French forward Kylian Mbappe waves to the fans during a first appearance as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on July 16, 2024, after signing his new five-season contract. Still celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid fans have even more to cheer this July 16, 2024, as French superstar Kylian Mbappe is officially presented to a packed-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)
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Real Madrid President Florentino Perez presents Kylian Mbappe to fans. AP
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Real Madrid's new signing Kylian Mbappe is unveiled in front of more than 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu. Getty Images
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Real Madrid new boy Kylian Mbappe walks past the Uefa Champions League trophies at the Santiago Bernabeu. Getty Images
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Kylian Mbappe is greeted by former Real Madrid player and coach Zinedine Zidane. Getty Images
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Real Madrid unveil Kylian Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu. Reuters
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Real Madrid's new signing Kylian Mbappe is unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu. Getty Images
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Kylian Mbappe has left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid. Getty Images
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Real Madrid new boy Kylian Mbappe in the No 9 shirt he will wear for the Spanish club. Getty Images
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A general view shows French forward Kylian Mbappe arriving on stage at the Santiago Bernabeu for his unveiling. AFP
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New Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappe. PA
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Kylian Mbappeat his unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu. AP
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French forward Kylian Mbappe kisses his jersey in front of Real Madrid fans. AFP
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Kylian Mbappe kicks a ball into the crowd at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. AFP
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French forward Kylian Mbappe greets fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. AFP
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French forward Kylian Mbappe waves to the fans during a first appearance as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on July 16, 2024, after signing his new five-season contract. Still celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid fans have even more to cheer this July 16, 2024, as French superstar Kylian Mbappe is officially presented to a packed-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)
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Real Madrid President Florentino Perez presents Kylian Mbappe to fans. AP
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Real Madrid's new signing Kylian Mbappe is unveiled in front of more than 80,000 fans at the Santiago Bernabeu. Getty Images
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Real Madrid new boy Kylian Mbappe walks past the Uefa Champions League trophies at the Santiago Bernabeu. Getty Images
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Kylian Mbappe is greeted by former Real Madrid player and coach Zinedine Zidane. Getty Images
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Real Madrid unveil Kylian Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu. Reuters
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Real Madrid's new signing Kylian Mbappe is unveiled at the Santiago Bernabeu. Getty Images
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Kylian Mbappe has left Paris Saint-Germain to join Real Madrid. Getty Images
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Real Madrid new boy Kylian Mbappe in the No 9 shirt he will wear for the Spanish club. Getty Images
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A general view shows French forward Kylian Mbappe arriving on stage at the Santiago Bernabeu for his unveiling. AFP
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New Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappe. PA
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Kylian Mbappeat his unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu. AP
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French forward Kylian Mbappe kisses his jersey in front of Real Madrid fans. AFP
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Kylian Mbappe kicks a ball into the crowd at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. AFP
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French forward Kylian Mbappe greets fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. AFP
Kylian Mbappe's 'dream has come true' as he completes move to Real Madrid
France attacker officially unveiled as Los Blancos player in front of more than 80,000 fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Gareth Cox
16 July, 2024
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