“I slept an hour and a half and woke up with the tension of enjoying every second of the day. It was very important to inform me about everything because it will stay for life.”The words bear the signature Kylian Mbappe, Who did not hesitate to show his nervousness in the hours leading up to his big day in Santiago Bernabeu. “At first it was a dream and then a goal , because when you are a professional , you know that you are close , but I knew it was my destiny to play here“. That is because ‘ 9 ‘ was like a match day, but without a match. The same excitement and the body trembles due to the pressure of the desire to please his new family.
Mbappe and his time at Valdebebas
So things are, after waiting seven years, Many comings and goings, rumors, anger, long and complicated negotiationsIt’s time to see Kylian Mbappe As a new Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu. Before, in 2012, Visiting Real Madrid thanks to Zidane’s insistence. When Mbappe was still a child, With 14 years, In December 2012 he fulfilled his dream. Striker Franck had the opportunity to meet those who at that time were Dolores in the world of football, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zidane.
Zidane and his scouting career in Madrid
Before becoming the coach of the three Champions in a row, The ninth scorer occupied a completely different position in the White organizational chart: he was a scout of future promises and wanted to sign Mbappe with 14 years. A few years later I discovered the French: “He was almost signed by Madrid, but he went to Monaco. We know that he was very good at his age.”. However, the young talent preferred to return to France to pursue a career, The search for minutes and stability that will eventually pay off. “I was a child and then I saw the best player in the history of France talking to him. He was touching and honest with me. It was a wonderful moment, but it did not come true. I wanted to prioritize staying in my bass. Stay in Manako“, Senser Killian.
My head was going to 200 in Valdebebas… Then I had to go back and do three days of cleaning
Namely, Zidane wanted to check with his own eyes if everything that is deca in his PAS is true. Franck crack has been assigned to White House cadet B to take his first steps at Real Madrid. The French legend ter de la Insider information he had under his football wings To embody a visit that ended up 12 years later becoming the desire of that Zidane. The kid who tried to sign him and the kid who slapped him on the back in Valdebebas… To finish closing the circle with a hug at the Santiago Bernabeu on the day of his presentation.
At that time he thought: What Were you thinking when you brought me back to France?
“I was invited by Real Madrid. I spent four days at valdipipas facilities, My head was going to 200. I saw all the stars and all the training equipment, And then I had to go back and do three days of cleaning (That his mother takes him to the classroom to clean up). Pass from top to bottom. I had to return to Earth. At that time he thought: What Were you thinking when you brought me back to France? When you’re young , you don’t understand. But now, looking back, I would have done the same.”
A dream with a happy ending
“I don’t have enough words to say what I have in my heart. I would like to share this with my family and the children of my foundation. I want them to live this experience with me. What does it mean to have a dream and I want to share it with my people , with Madridistas , with children and with everyone who has dreams“, Mbappe admits about speed at the Bernabeu before recounting his visit to Real Madrid. “I came in 2012 with Zizou. It was crazy, a dream. When I was 13 or 14 years old, coming at the invitation of Zidane was incredible. I had a lot of enthusiasm and it was a moment of my life when I watched all the matches. I came with my family thinking about being a Real Madrid player in some way. Many children leave the playground with many dreams and I want to tell you that with passion anything can happen“.
Zidane signs peace with Florentino
“12 years ago I invited a boy to present here today”, Assures the president of the White club, an invitation to Zinedine Zidane To join the concert on the stage that has been prepared for the occasion. Florentino prez had some kind words for the French to clarify this The admiration and care that they have always had remains intact. Both stepped on the speed of the Bernabeu together, accompanied by Perry , to repeat the image many years later: Zidane sits to the left of Florentino Perez.
Mbappe:”it’s a dream to play for Madrid … And dreams do not pay.”
The eternal ‘ 5 ‘ has already participated in the Corazon classic match organized by the White club, but his presence at Mbappe’s presentation is working to sign peace definitively after leaving many arrows in his addition to the White bench. “I’m leaving because I feel the club no longer gives me the confidence I need.”, Read the message that Zinedine Zidane posted on his social networks. “It hurt me a lot when I read in the press, after the defeat, that they would fire me if I didn’t win the next match”, Admits French.
