Kylian Mbappé’s presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu is days away.
Kylian Mbappé claps with a France jersey on while Cristiano Ronaldo smiles with a Portugal jersey on and the Real Madrid badge is near them. (Source: UEFA EURO 2024 X)
Although the EURO 2024 campaign is over for Kylian Mbappé and the French national team after being eliminated by Spain by losing 2-1 in the semifinals. The French star was very upset about the loss and will take a long vacation, but first, he will prepare for the presentation of becoming a new Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu. The presentation of Mbappé will be a special event for him, the club, and the fans, and it may feature some big surprises. Tiempo de Juego reports that there could be a surprise Real Madrid personality presence at Kylian Mbappé’s presentation. Many predict it to be Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently on vacation after being eliminated by Mbappé’s France in the quarterfinals last week. That may not be the only surprise at the event as Zinedine Zidane could also walk with Mbappé at the big stage of his presentation in the Santiago Bernabeu, filled with 80,000 Real Madrid fans. The French star will also be presented with the number 9 jersey.
Real Madrid confirmed that the presentation of Mbappé will be next week on the 16th of July. The statement says, “Real Madrid C. F. announces that next Tuesday, July 16, at 12:00 p.m., the presentation of our player Kylian Mbappé will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Previously, the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, will receive Kylian Mbappé in the Ciudad Real Madrid for the protocol act of the firm that links our new player with the club for the next five seasons. After the presentation, Kylian Mbappé will attend the media in the press room of the Santiago Bernabéu.”
Many believe Ronaldo will be at the presentation since he is Mbappé’s idol, and the Portuguese has shown lots of respect towards the French star. Mbappé will reportedly be given a big presentation similar to when Ronaldo had one in 2009 at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ronaldo was also presented with the number 9 shirt when he first arrived.
Details of the Mbappé presentation
Tiempo De Juego reports that some of the details of Mbappé’s presentation will make the event bigger. Some additions will include closing the stadium’s roof, using the video scoreboard, and creating a massive stage for fans to see Mbappé wear the Real Madrid jersey.