Real Madrid’s new era begins as Kylian Mbappe officially joins Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr at European giants

Real Madrid have announced the long-awaited and monumental signing of Kylian Mbappe.

The 25-year-old joins the Spanish giants on a free transfer on a five-year deal after his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expired.

Mbappe said on social media: “A dream come true. I’m so happy and proud to join my dream club @realmadrid.

No one can understand how excited I am right now. I look forward to seeing you, madridistas, and thank you for your incredible support. ¡Alas Madrid!”

Long linked with a move to Madrid, Mbappé revealed in May that he would leave PSG this summer.

And just days after winning their 15th Champions League title, Carlo Ancelotti’s team welcomed the arrival of their new ‘Galactico’.

This was the long-awaited decision on the Real Madrid website, which published an article announcing the arrival of Mbappé, crashed a few moments after it was posted online.

Mbappe arrives at the Santiago Bernabeu with extensive experience and success on the biggest stages of world football.

The striker won seven Ligue 1 titles, first at Monaco before going on to victory in six of his seven seasons at PSG, as well as various other domestic honours.

He has scored 256 goals and assisted 108 others in all competitions in 308 appearances for the Parisian giants, a sensational total.

Mbappe is also a World Cup winner with France and is expected to play an important role in the Euro 2024 campaign this summer.

And once the tournament is over, he will join his new teammates at Madrid, a team that could well dominate European football.

Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Luka Modric and Thibaut Courtois are just some of the world-class talents he will play alongside.

Mbappé is yet to win the Champions League, but is expected to do so in competition-record and serial winner Madrid.

Speaking to talkSPORT ahead of his move, former Madrid president Ramon Calderon compared the Frenchman to an all-time great.

“He reminds us of Ronaldo, the Brazilian, when he arrived, when he started playing at Barcelona, ​​the same kind of player.

“Of course he would be the icing on the cake, one of those players who can make the difference in any match.”

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel believes Madrid will only improve with Mbappe.

“Some people just say, ‘Just give him the trophy!’ I think Mbappe going there will be fantastic for them, for the club.

“I think when you look at the game this weekend, they’re missing the number 9, they’re completely missing the number 9. I think with Mbappé going there, it’s probably the icing on the cake for them .

“Jude Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and there’s another Brazilian player I think is coming as well… I mean just give them the trophy now.

“But of course, (Manchester) City will still be there, Liverpool will become stronger next season.

“A lot of teams will fight for the Champions League next season. But of course Mbappé will make them much, much, much stronger.”