Real Madrid has officially announced today the successful completion of Kylian Mbappe’s transfer, securing him on a five-season contract. This marks a significant moment in Mbappe’s career, which began with a loan move from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain during the 2017/2018 season, eventually resulting in PSG purchasing his contract outright.

Mbappe’s journey to Real Madrid has roots dating back to December 2012, when he visited Real Madrid’s training facility, Valdebebas. This visit was facilitated by an invitation from Zinedine Zidane, who had consistently encouraged Mbappe’s potential move to the club. During this visit, Mbappe had the opportunity to meet several prominent first-team players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, an experience that undoubtedly left a lasting impression on the young player.