Cristiano Ronaldo leads Kylian Mbappé’s Actual Madrid welcome

Actual Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo and plenty of the workforce’s stars have welcomed Kylian Mbappé to the membership after Madrid confirmed the ahead’s arrival on a five-year contract.

Madrid lastly introduced the signing of Mbappé on Monday, bringing an finish to one in every of soccer’s longest-running and highest-profile switch sagas.

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Mbappé described the transfer as “a dream come true,” on his Instagram account, saying “no person can perceive how excited I’m proper now” alongside photographs of himself sporting Madrid package throughout a trial on the membership as a teen — together with one photograph with then-Madrid star Ronaldo.

Ronaldo, 39 — who’s Madrid’s all-time main goalscorer — responded to Mbappé’s put up, saying: “My flip to �� Excited to see you gentle up the Bernabéu. ⚽️�� #HalaMadrid”

Mbappé will be a part of a Madrid aspect who’re already reigning Spanish and European champions after they accomplished a double final season, profitable LaLiga by a 10-point margin and beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in Saturday’s Champions League last.

Sources instructed ESPN that he’ll earn €15 million a 12 months after tax at Madrid, and can obtain a €150 million ($16.2m) signing-on payment, to be paid over the size of his contract.

A number of of Mbappé’s new Madrid teammates posted on social media to welcome his arrival.

Forward of Madrid’s official announcement of the signing on Monday, Vinícius Júnior posted a “watch” emoji in anticipation of the information.

“Welcome to your new residence,” goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois posted in French.

France teammate Eduardo Camavinga shared a photograph of himself with Mbappé on worldwide responsibility, whereas midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni posted “welcome residence bro!”

Even Brazil ahead Rodrygo Goes — whose place within the Madrid beginning 11 could possibly be threatened by Mbappé’s arrival — appeared pleased to welcome the France star, posting a sequence of coronary heart eye emojis.

Mbappé is on worldwide responsibility with France forward of this summer season’s European Championship.

Madrid haven’t but confirmed when he will likely be offered on the Bernabéu, though that’s anticipated to happen after his involvement with France has been concluded.