Kylian Mbappe is on the brink of fulfilling his childhood dream by joining Real Madrid for the 2024-2025 season, following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain. He was warmly welcomed by Real Madrid fans at his unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu, where he was handed the iconic No. 9 jersey, previously worn by his idol Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

Even before making his official debut for Real Madrid, Mbappe has already made headlines by breaking records in jersey sales. His No. 9 jersey has reportedly outsold Jude Bellingham’s No. 5 jersey by a significant margin. Bellingham, who joined Real Madrid in 2023, inherited Zinedine Zidane’s famous number. Mbappe’s jersey has become immensely popular, with fans facing long waiting times to purchase it, indicating unprecedented demand.

Mbappe, now 25 years old, signed a lucrative five-year contract with Real Madrid as a free agent, strengthening their squad alongside stars like Vinicius Jr. and Bellingham. He is set to potentially make his debut for Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta on August 15, adding further anticipation to his arrival at the club.