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Was Cristiano Ronaldo invited to Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid presentation?

After years of speculation and anticipation, Paris Saint-Germain and France star Kylian Mbappe has officially joined Real Madrid.

On Tuesday, Mbappe was presented as the newest member of Santiago Bernabeu giants, marking the end of one of football’s longest-running transfer sagas.

Was Cristiano Ronaldo invited to Kylian Mbappe s Real Madrid presentation
Mbappe's introduction to the Real Madrid faithful was nothing short of spectacular. The forward completed his medical checks and signed his contract at the club’s training ground in Valdebebas.

He then made his way to the iconic Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, where thousands of fans eagerly awaited his arrival.

In a moment reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo’s unveiling in 2009, Mbappe stood on stage alongside club president Florentino Perez and the 15 Champions League trophies.

He echoed Ronaldo’s famous words, saying, “One, two, three. Hala Madrid,” drawing a roaring applause from the crowd.

The event was graced by several legendary figures from Real Madrid’s storied history, including Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo. However, conspicuously absent was Cristiano Ronaldo, the former Real Madrid No. 7, who many fans had hoped would make an appearance.

According to Onda Cero journalist Alberto Pereiro, Real Madrid did extend an invitation to Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr. However, the Portuguese star declined due to prior commitments, missing the chance to welcome Mbappé personally.

Kylian Mbappe's arrival at Real Madrid celebrates a new chapter for both the player and the club. The excitement among Real Madrid fans is palpable.

Many are drawing parallels between Mbappe’s move and Ronaldo’s transfer from Manchester United in 2009, suggesting that the France superstar could have a similar impact at the club.

As fans celebrate this high-profile transfer, the expectations are sky-high for the young Frenchman to emulate, if not surpass, the legacy of his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Story first published: Friday, July 19, 2024, 13:10 [IST]
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