On ‘Incredible Day,’ Kylian Mbappé Welcomed by Real Madrid Fans at Packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Kylian Mbappe, of France, gestures as he is presented to fans as a new Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on July 16, 2024. Andrea Comas/AP Photo

MADRID—Kylian Mbappé finally put on a Real Madrid jersey on Tuesday, fulfilling his childhood dream in front of a packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Nearly 80,000 fans were in hand at the Bernabeu to welcome the 25-year-old France star during his official presentation as the club’s newest player.