August 13, 2024, 9:26 AM
August 13, 2024, 9:26 AM
He Real Madrid’s star signing, the French Kylian Mbappé, He will have his first chance to shine with his dream club on Wednesday in Warsaw, in the European Super Cup final against Atalanta, with a first trophy at stake.
The captain of the French national team, in search of titles and glory with Real Madrid, a team that won its 15th Champions League in June, seems to be aiming for a starting place alongside Brazilian Vinicius Jr. according to the Spanish press.
“Released” Finally, after the endless soap opera that has animated every transfer market for the last seven years, the new number 9 of the white club should take his first steps on Wednesday with the merengue shirt, a real best seller.
Since his grand presentation in a full Santiago Bernabéu stadium, the former Paris Saint-Germain striker was able to enjoy a few days of vacation, before starting his physical preparation while his teammates were away. tour of the United States.
In several videos that have set social media alight, Mbappé appears in shape, ready to begin his new life at the most successful club in Europe, which is counting on the Frenchman to “keep winning”, according to its president Florentino Pérez.
For the 25-year-old, that match against Atalanta, victorious in the Europa League Last season, it represents a first challenge and an opportunity to demonstrate his talent.
– First match, first trophy? –
“I will give my life for this team and this crest. “I am proud to fulfil my dream and become a player for the best club in the history of football,” declared the French centre-forward in perfect Spanish, stressing during the official presentation that it was up to him to adapt as best as possible to his new team.
His coach Carlo Ancelotti, who has had some of the most important players under his command, best players of the 21st century, is not worried.
“Kylian will bring his quality, “In addition to his calmness, his attitude and his dedication, he will have to adapt to this team, like everyone else. We are very happy that Mbappé is here, because he has great qualities and I am sure that, given his personality, he will adapt quickly,” said the Italian coach in an interview with UEFA.
“Everyone at Real Madrid is very happy that he is here: the fans, the club, the players, the teammates, the coach. We are sure that he will do a good job,” he added.
Mbappé must also convince about his physical condition, after a limping season that ended with a painful and disappointing elimination in the Euro 2024 in the semi-finals against Spain.
In the Super Cup, the Spanish club is the favorite, but must be wary of the Atalanta by Gianpiero Gasperini, which ended Bayer Leverkusen’s impressive unbeaten streak in the Europa League final on 22 May (3-0).
“Atalanta is a good team. They press everywhere on the field. “We played against them several years ago in the Champions League and it was a difficult game, so we know it will be a difficult game, but we will try to win it,” said Real Madrid’s Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
In case of victory, Real Madrid would become the first team to win the European Super Cup six times, further cementing their European status with a new star, ready for “Mbappémania” to begin.
