- Real Madrid has announced the signing of Kylian Mbappé from PSG
- Mbappé then posted a photo of himself with Cristiano Ronaldo as a child.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of support to Kylian Mbappé after the Frenchman’s signing for Real Madrid was finally confirmed this Monday.
Mbappe joins the Spanish giants on a free transfer from PSG, signing a five-year deal worth £12.8m a year after tax.
The World Cup winner took to Instagram after Madrid’s official announcement, sharing a series of photos of himself in Madrid kit as a child and saying his dream had come true.
One of the photographs was of a young Mbappé with Ronaldo during his time at Madrid.
Ronaldo is considered by many to be the best player in the Club’s history and soon commented on Mbappé’s post.
Kylian Mbappé shared a series of photos after the news, including this one with Cristiano Ronaldo
Mbappé was a big admirer of Ronaldo when he was little and now he is following in his footsteps.
“It’s my turn to look,” he wrote. “I’m excited to see you light up the Bernabéu. #HalaMadrid.”
Ronaldo’s comment garnered more than 300,000 likes in the space of a few hours and fans clearly enjoyed the moment of respect between the two men.
Mbappé idolized Ronaldo as a child and the walls of his bedroom were covered with photographs of the Portuguese.
The 25-year-old’s Instagram post read: “A dream come true, very happy and proud to join my dream club @realmadrid.
‘No one can understand how excited I am right now. I can’t wait to see you, Real Madrid fans, and thank you for your incredible support. Go Madrid!’
