CR7’s true successor: Mbappe recalled history when taking similar moves to Ronaldo when dubutting as official Real Madrid player with anthem ‘Hala Madrid’

Kylian Mbappe spoke fluent Spanish as he opened up on his “dream” move to Real Madrid during an emotional presentation inside the Bernabeu.

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Los Blancos paraded their new ‘galactico’ in an event that was dubbed “the most spectacular unveiling of a soccer player in history”.

The 25-year-old forward, who is set to become Madrid’s top earner on £12.8 million-a-year, completed his medical tests and penned his contract at the club’s training ground in Valdebebas on Tuesday morning.

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Mbappe then made his way over to the Bernabeu, where 80,000 fans and a number of club legends, including Zinedine Zidane, welcomed his much-anticipated arrival.

Kylian Mbappé’s presentation at the Bernabéu today is the most attended presentation EVER tied with Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009

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Kylian Mbappe probably surprised Real Madrid fans by speaking perfect Spanish during his first Real Madrid speech.

The French striker finished his speech with the famous quote, ‘Uno, dos, tres: ¡Hala Madrid!’ [One, Two, Three, Hala Madrid]!” Cristiano Ronaldo said those same words during his unveiling ceremony in 2009. He went on to become the club’s greatest scorer.

Mbappe also raised his hands the same way Ronaldo raised his after saying those words.

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Mbappe then kissed the Real Madrid badge before walking over to the kick balls into the crowd.

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“My dream came true today. I’m happy, I’m really happy. It feels incredible to be here. I’ve slept many years dreaming of Real Madrid and now… it’s reality,” Mbappe added in his unveiling speech.

More than 80,000 fans were at the Santiago Bernabeu to witness Kylian’s unveiling Live.