"Already destined for greatness", "Goosebumps" - Real Madrid fans react as Mbappe reiterates Cristiano Ronaldo stance in Los Blancos presentation

Real Madrid fans shared their thoughts after Kylian Mbappe reiterated Cristiano Ronaldo's stance during his presentation at Los Blancos on Tuesday, July 16. The Frenchman has openly stated his admiration for the Portuguese icon multiple times in the past as well.

While speaking at his presentation at Santiago Bernabéu, the 25-year-old forward said (via @MadridXtra on X):

"My idol? It was Cristiano."

Fans took to social media and flooded with posts hailing Kylian Mbappe's stance on Cristiano Ronaldo. Here are some of their reactions:

One fan wrote:

"When your idol is cr7 you are already destined for greatness 🐐"

Another added:

"GOOSEBUMPS"

"We expect nothing but greatness," chimed in another fan.

One account posted:

"There is no lie in his eye"

Another tweeted:

"He is going to win this seat 🔥"

"Played with pessi but still choose ronaldo as his goat hmm…" posted another

One user wrote:

"Who is asking this question? The whole world knows bluddd 😭"

While another wrote:

"First time he openly says it with all heart. He had hesitation saying it that people would consider him coming to madrid if he said so"

Kylian Mbappe's contract with Real Madrid is valid until June 2029. He will reportedly earn an annual salary of between €15 million and €20 million and a whopping signing-on bonus of €125 million.

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Kylian Mbappe recreates iconic Cristiano Ronaldo moment during Real Madrid presentation

Kylian Mbappe offered tribute to his idol Cristiano Ronaldo during his unveiling ceremony in front of Real Madrid fans. The France national team captain wrapped up his presentation by recreating one of the 37-year-old's moments at Los Blancos.

The 25-year-old forward finished his speech at the presentation with the former Real Madrid star's 'Uno, dos, tres... Hala Madrid!' moment from 2009.

Mbappe's presentation at Santiago Bernabéu was attended by 80,000 fans, which is the same as that of Cristiano Ronaldo's in 2009. He has received the No. 9 shirt, and become the first Real Madrid player to wear this number since Karim Benzema.

The French forward arrives at Santiago Bernabéu after a six-year tenure at Paris Saint-Germain, where he also played for a season on loan from Monaco in 2017-18. He is the Ligue 1 club's all-time leading scorer with 256 goals, and in his last season there he won the league title, the French Cup, and the French Super Cup.