The wait is over. Kylian Mbappé was finally introduced at Real Madrid. Now, the 25-year-old Frenchman becomes the most valuable jewel in Madrid's crown. Upon arrival in the Spanish capital, the player imitates Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the Merengues fans' favorites. And we are not talking about the fact that, as the Portuguese did, he asked the many fans present in the stadium to sing the famous “hala Madrid”. The imitation is really in another detail.
Mbappé, who wore number 7 at Paris Saint-Germain (a number he prefers because of Cristiano Ronaldo), will wear number 9 in his early days at Real Madrid. As happened with the Portuguese when he arrived at Merengues. At the time, it was Raul who wore the number seven shirt, now it is Vinicius Jr. who wears the number at the club. And if Ronaldo only had to wait for Raul to leave the club to take the seven, the same cannot be said of Mbappé. Since Vini Jr. is also one of the club's stars and there is no prospect of the Brazilian leaving. Thus, the solution will be for Mbappé to jump from 9 to 10, which he uses in the French team. But for that to happen he will have to wait for Modric to leave Real Madrid. What should happen at the end of the season.
The idol Cristiano Ronaldo
During the presentation at Real Madrid, Mbappé also revealed that he had spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo. “He was always my idol. Now I'm lucky to have him as a friend, he gave me a lot of advice. It's a privilege. He is the best scorer in the history of Real Madrid and he always tells me to work, pay attention to the game and not to lose my passion”, said the new Merengues signing.
Prevented from driving cars offered by Real Madrid
As with the rest of Real Madrid players, Mbappé will also receive an electric BMW. But, unlike what happens with the rest of his teammates, the Frenchman will not be able to drive the car. And the reason is simple: Mbappé doesn't have a driving license. “One of the disadvantages of succeeding too quickly is having lost simple things, like your driving license. I think everyone has it. For many people it's an obligation, but it wasn't for me. It may be synonymous with autonomy, but I always had it from a very early age, as I had drivers at my disposal. That’s why it wasn’t a priority,” he said in conversation with Bleacher Report. Still, none of this stops the French star from having a luxurious (and very valuable) car collection. Which includes a limited edition Ferrari 488.
