Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid Unveiling: Key Statements at the Press Conference

Here are the most important quotes from the French forward during his unveiling press conference at Real Madrid.

"I'm happy, very happy. My dream came true today"

"This is the biggest club in the world. I want to win and be part of its history. Hala Madrid!"

"Now I hope to live up to this club, the best in the world. I will give my all for this club and this badge. I want to send a message to the kids, as I see many here: I had a dream, and today I’m fulfilling it"

"It feels incredible to be here. I’ve spent many years dreaming of Real Madrid, and now it’s reality"

"I had other offers, but I always told them 'no'. I made a promise to play at Real Madrid, now I'm here"

"I was very confident that this moment would happen. Real Madrid was my only option"

"I followed every match of Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid player. Then my idol, Cristiano, arrived, and I watched all the games"

"Vinicius Jr. texted me and told me to come, to join Real Madrid"

"Cristiano Ronaldo has been my idol. Now he’s a friend who gives me a lot of advice, and that’s a privilege. He has made history at Real Madrid"

"Real Madrid is a team that wins; it always wins, which is why it’s the best in the world. I want to contribute my part, give everything that’s asked of me, and I'm excited to train and enjoy my new team"

"I can play in all three forward positions. The most important thing is to be fit, but for me, the position is not a debate. I don’t care; what matters is playing and helping the team"

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Kylian Mbappe could make his official debut on August 14 against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup. Real Madrid won the Champions League 2023-24, while the Italian team lifted the trophy in the Europa League 2023-24.

Between July 31 and August 18, Real Madrid will play a series of five friendly matches in the United States. The squad is expected to include youth players.

Mbappe will wear the number 9 jersey, which has been worn by players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldo Nazário.

"Number 10 is Modric; he has won everything, including the Ballon d'Or. I don't care about the number, whether it's '9' or '48'; I only focus on what's in front of me, the goal. The number '9' is also important, and it’s an honor to wear it," said Mbappe.

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