Mbappe revels in 'dream' Real Madrid move
Kylian Mbappe revelled in a "dream come true" after completing his long-awaited blockbuster move to Real Madrid.
The France captain signed a five-year deal with the newly crowned Champions League winner, which he will join as a free agent in July when his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires.
Mbappe, who was heavily linked with a move away, officially announced his departure from the Ligue 1 champion in early May, bowing out after Luis Enrique's side completed the double with victory in the Coupe de France.
The forward was expected to join Madrid in the 2021-2022 season, but rejected the opportunity in favour of signing a two-year contract extension with PSG.
However, two years later, Los Blancos have finally got their man, who took to Instagram to share his delight at joining "the club of my dreams".
"Nobody can understand how excited I am right now!" Mbappe told his 116 millions followers. "A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dreams."
Mbappe departs PSG as the club's all-time leading scorer with 256 goals, with 44 of those coming in 48 appearances last season.
He now turns his attention to Euro 2024, where Didier Deschamps' France will be targeting a third European crown and looking to go one better than its run to the 2022 World Cup final.
Les Bleus, who complete their preparations with friendlies against Luxembourg and Canada this week, begin their campaign against Austria on 17 June, while also facing Netherlands and Poland in Group D.