Real Madrid’s website crashed after the club announced the signing of French superstar Kylian Mbappe. The much-anticipated move was confirmed on Monday, June 3, and fans flooded the site, causing it to go down temporarily.
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Mbappe, 25, joins the 15-time Champions League winners on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. He signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid, significantly reducing his salary from €25 million net per season at PSG to €15 million net at Madrid.
In a short statement, the club said: “Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons.”
Mbappe expressed his excitement on Instagram, writing, “A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dream. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. Hala Madrid!”
The signing comes just days after Real Madrid secured their 15th Champions League title. Mbappe will join a star-studded lineup, including Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo Goes, and new addition Endrick.
The excitement around Mbappe’s transfer led to Real Madrid’s website crashing, with fans eager to read the official announcement. The website displayed an error message before eventually coming back online.
Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid marks a significant moment for the club as they continue to strengthen their squad with top talent. Fans can look forward to seeing him in action when the La Liga transfer window opens on July 1.
