DISCLOSED! What Kylian Mbappe said about Cristiano Ronaldo after Real Madrid unveiling

• Kylian Mbappe paid glowing tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after his much-talked-about unveiling as a Real Madrid player
• The Frenchman, who holds Ronaldo in high esteem, has already outlined an audacious plan ahead of the new campaign
• He could win his maiden trophy as a Los Blancos player as early as August 14 when Madrid face Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup

During his official presentation as Real Madrid's latest marquee signing, Kylian Mbappe took a moment to pay tribute to his childhood idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Spanish champions unveiled Mbappe to a packed Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday morning, with an estimated 80,000 fans turning out to welcome him.

Kylian Mbappe mimicked Cristiano Ronaldo at his presentation while heaping praise on his idol on July 16, 2024. Photos by David Ramos and Dani Pozo/AFP.
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The France captain was greeted with the iconic "Hala Madrid" anthem as he paraded in front of the enthusiastic crowd, even kicking footballs into their midst.

According to Goal, Kylian's fellow countryman and Blancos legend Zinedine Zidane made a surprise appearance at the welcome party.

Mbappe mimics Ronaldo, waxes lyrical about him

In a gesture reminiscent of Ronaldo's unveiling in 2009, Mbappe kissed the club badge.

More significantly, he expressed admiration for the Portuguese superstar, a bona fide Madrid legend, whom he idolised in his youth and now considers a friend and mentor.

"Cristiano [Ronaldo] is my idol as a child. He's a friend now that he gives me advice, that's a privilege. We are in touch. I send you a hug," the former AS Monaco prodigy said, as quoted by Euro Foot.

What's next for Kylian Mbappe?

Mbappe, who ended his seven-year spell with Paris Saint-Germain this summer, signed a five-year deal with Los Blancos.

He is set to return later this month to begin training with his new teammates ahead of the upcoming season.

Why Mbappe won't wear no.10 at Real Madrid

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Mbappe will not don the number 10 jersey for Real Madrid this coming season. The long-awaited transfer was announced on Monday, June 3, just days after the Frenchman announced he would quit PSG.

The 26-year-old forward is understood to have penned a lucrative five-year deal that will see him become one of the world's best earners.

Real Madrid confirmed Fede Valverde as the new number eight, succeeding Toni Kroos, while Mbappe will wear number nine, as anticipated, as the Frenchman never requested number 10 out of respect for Luka Modric.

Source: YEN.com.gh