After a long wait, Kylian Mbappe has finally signed officially for Real Madrid. The 15-time UEFA Champions League winners wanted him in the squad for the last few years and were very close to signing him in 2021, but some complications in the transfer occurred and they missed out on Mbappe at that time. This time although things were different as Mbappe announced his departure from PSG sometime back and signed for Real Madrid. He was presented at the Santiago Bernabeu on July 16 where he was greeted by the fans and Mbappe engaged with them with the chants of 'Hala Madrid'. Now with the likes of Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham all in their side, Real Madrid now look for another successful season and will commence their pre-season training soon.  Kylian Mbappe Unveiled As Real Madrid Player at Santiago Bernabeu, Given Number 9 Jersey Once Worn by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Will Kylian Mbappe Be Part of Real Madrid's Pre-Season Tour of USA?

The defending champions of the LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League will cross the Atlantic for their USA trip on July 28 where they will engage in friendly matches against AC Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea as part of their pre-season tour. However, according to The Athletic, their latest Galactico, Mbappe, will not be a part of the trip and will instead commence his pre-season training alongside his new teammates at the Valdebebas training facility from August 7 onwards. Kylian Mbappe Does a Cristiano Ronaldo! French Forward Performs ‘Uno, Dos, Tres, Hala Madrid!’ Chant at Unveiling Ceremony Same As CR7 Did in 2009 (Watch Videos).

Mbappe has been part of the UEFA Euro 2024 with the France team and not been in any holiday after a grueling and tough season came to an end. Given the schedule being hectic with travel, it is important to manage the workload of Mbappe and keep him fir and fresh for the upcoming season. At his introductory press conference as a Real Madrid player, Mbappe revealed that he is ready to join Ancelotti's troops but will comply with the club's decisions regarding his participation in pre-season activities. "If the club wants me to go, I will go," he told reporters.

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