Mbappe presentation: Vinicius Jr. shows excitement with two-word message to latest Real Madrid Galactico
Kylian Mbappe's much-anticipated move to Real Madrid has made fans, family and new teammates happy and the French superstar's new teammate Vinicius Jr. has wasted no time in expressing his excitement.
More than 80,000 adoring fans packed the iconic Santiago Bernabeu to witness Mbappe's unveiling as a Real Madrid player, with the 25-year-old receiving a rapturous reception.
Vinicius Jr. on Mbappe to Real Madrid
A video showcasing the club's unparalleled 15 European Cup victories and Mbappe's own illustrious career highlights was shown to the crowd before the striker himself took to the stage to address the passionate supporters.
"It's incredible to be here. I've slept for many years with the dream of playing for Real Madrid and today my dream has come true. I'm so happy," Mbappe declared per Real Madrid.
Following the presentation, Brazilian sensation Vinicius Jr. took to social media to quote a post of Mbappe chanting 'Hala Madrid' - a tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic unveiling in 2009.
"1,2,3... HALA MADRID!!!" Vinicius exclaimed on Twitter, clearly thrilled at the prospect of lining up alongside his new superstar teammate.
The duo's partnership is already generating huge anticipation, with former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho weighing in on the 2024 Ballon d'Or race.
The enigmatic Portuguese tactician, now in charge of Fenerbahce, has tipped Vinicius to pip compatriot Jude Bellingham to the prestigious individual award.
Bellingham, who joined Madrid for a £100 million fee from Borussia Dortmund, enjoyed a stellar debut campaign, scoring 23 goals and providing 13 assists.
However, Mourinho believes Vinicius, 23, who found the net 24 times and registered 9 assists across all competitions, is poised to emerge as the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner.
With Mbappe's arrival set to further bolster Real Madrid's star-studded squad, the Spanish giants will be eyeing an unprecedented quadruple next season, leaving Vinicius and his teammates brimming with excitement.
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