Kylian Mbappe set to inherit Real Madrid legend’s luxury room at Valdebebas training ground, stunning video of facilities surfaces
New Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is set to be given his own room at the club's Valdebabas training ground. The outgoing Paris Saint-Germain forward has had his name nailed to the door, a room that had belonged to club legend Toni Kroos.
The German midfielder has played his last game for the club, in the UEFA Champions League final. Last season, he played 33 La Liga and 12 Champions League games. Now, he has hung up his proverbial boots in club football, having lifted the Champions League for a joint-record sixth time.
While Kroos will turn out for Germany in the upcoming Euros in his home country. there are rumors that the 34-year-old might decide to stay on as a coach, but his room at Valdebabas has been given to Mbappe
A video has emerged from Conexion Deportiva (via football Espana) showing the luxurious setting Mbappe will relax in. It also has a balcony that overlooks the training ground, where the French World Cup winner will likely spend the next five years of his career:
A date for Mbappe's unveiling at Real Madrid has not yet been announced. The forward is still under contract at PSG until June 30, and after which he will make the switch to Spain. His focus will also be on potentially winning the Euros with France this year.
Kylian Mbappe talks about Real Madrid signing as a "dream come true"
Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid have announced the superstar's move. The World Cup winner was widely expected to join Los Blancos in 2022, but he renewed his PSG contract for two years.
Now, though, both club and player have reached an agreement, and he has a five-year contract at the Santiago Bernabeu. After the move, the forward said on social media (as translated from Spanish):
"A dream come true, So happy and proud to join the club of my dream, Real Madrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. Hala Madrid!"
Kylian Mbappe will be leaving PSG as one of the best goalscorers in the world, having scored 256 goals in 308 appearances across competitions.