Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid presentation will be "the most spectacular unveiling of a soccer player in history", according to the club.
Los Blancos' plans to parade their new ‘galáctico’ have emerged as they prepare to unveil the Frenchman on July 16, just two days after the Euro 2024 final.
Last month, Mbappe ended his seven-year association with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, after playing his final game in the French Cup final win over Lyon.
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Mbappe announced his impending departure from PSG in a video shared on his social media accounts.
"I’ve always said that I would speak with you when the time comes," he said. "It's my last year at Paris St-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks."
The 25-year-old forward, who has penned a five-year deal at the Bernabeu, is in line to become Madrid's top earner on £12.8 million per year. He will also pocket a £86 million signing-on bonus, which will be paid in installments.
In terms of the presentation on Tuesday, July 16, Mbappe will be set for a Taylor Swift-like welcome when he walks out at the Bernabeu, according to Spanish publication AS.
Swift, who performed at the recently-renovated stadium in May, was greeted by WWE-style pyrotechnics as 80,000 fans watched on – and it appears Mbappe will be given the same treatment.
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A catwalk is also set to be installed from the locker room onto the stage, as well as fire effects, live musicians and a spectacular fireworks display.
A 360° video scoreboard will also show a montage of Mbappe's best career moments to date.
After the deal was announced last month, Mbappe said it was "a dream come true" to join the Spanish giants.
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"So happy and proud to join the club of my dream," he said. "Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can't wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. Hala Madrid!"
He is expected to make his Real Madrid debut on August 14 in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta in Warsaw, Poland.
Topics: Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid, La Liga, Paris Saint-Germain
Jack Kenmare