Fresh start for Mbappe as he aims to shine after Euros disappointment

French superstar Kylian Mbappe's lifelong dream became reality on Tuesday as he was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player.

A sea of 80,000 fans at a packed Santiago Bernabéu Stadium erupted as Mbappe, sporting a wide smile, declared "my dream has come true" in Spanish.

The 25-year-old striker inked a five-year contract and received his iconic No. 9 jersey from club president Florentino Perez.

With his parents beaming in the stands and legendary French player Zinedine Zidane in attendance, Mbappe could not hide his emotions.

The crowd chanted his name as he proudly kissed the jersey of the reigning Spanish and European champions.

Perez hailed Mbappe as "an exceptional player, who has come to help the team continue winning and a player who today fulfills the dream of his life."

Mbappe's arrival adds another chapter to Real Madrid's "Galactico" legacy, further amplifying the celebratory mood following Spain's Euro 2024 victory.

The crowd turnout was anticipated to surpass the one for Cristiano Ronaldo's unveiling 15 years ago. Free tickets were snapped up quickly, with some fans even attempting to resell them due to the immense hype surrounding Mbappe's arrival.

At Real Madrid, Mbappe will join forces with England's Jude Bellingham and Brazil's Vinicius Junior, forming a potentially unstoppable attacking trio under the guidance of veteran coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Fans, already ecstatic about their team's 15th Champions League title win in June, are eagerly anticipating this exciting new chapter.

Los Blancos kick off their La Liga title defense against Real Mallorca on August 17th-18th.

Mbappe's debut might occur the following week when Real Madrid takes on newly promoted Real Valladolid.

While Mbappe's Euros campaign fell short, overshadowed by Barcelona's teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal and France's semi-final loss to Spain, his move to Real Madrid signifies a fresh start.

He recently described himself as "liberated, relieved" by the transfer, hinting at a challenging season with PSG following his decision not to extend his contract there.

Real Madrid is optimistic that Mbappe's arrival, accompanied by a hefty salary and signing bonus, will be offset by increased sponsorship deals and sales of jerseys and merchandise bearing his name.

With Mbappe now a part of the team, Real Madrid is poised for a thrilling new season, leaving fans eager to witness the magic this "Galactico" trio can create on the pitch.