Kylian Mbappe: How Cristiano Ronaldo Reacted After Frenchman Officially Joined Real Madrid

• Cristiano Ronaldo sent a message of support to Kylian Mbappe following the latter's official transfer to Real Madrid on Monday, June 3
• Mbappe, whose long-time dream has been to play for Los Blancos, saw his dream turn into a reality days after the club won APorla 15
• Mbappe could win his first piece of silverware with Madrid in the next two months when the club faces Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup

Portugal and Al-Nassr talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo, has reacted to Kylian Mbappe's long-awaited transfer to Real Madrid.

Mbappe was officially announced as a Los Blancos player on Monday, June 3, 48 hours after the Spanish giants had won an unparalleled 15th UEFA Champions League crown.

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Madrid has long targeted the Frenchman, and after years of pursuit, the 25-year-old has finally signed a five-year contract, per Sky Sports.

News of Kylian's imminent arrival kept almost everyone in the football ecosystem on their toes, and when the announcement finally came via the club's 'Communicado Official', social media buzzed.

Both the current players of Real, especially Vinicius Junior, as well as fans welcomed the news of Mbappe's move.

How did Ronaldo react to Mbappe's move to Madrid?

But one unmissable moment amid the fanfare that greeted the 2018 World Cup winner's transfer was Ronaldo's reaction, as noted by GOAL.

The 39-year-old, currently plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr, is a bona fide Madrid legend and a holder of many enviable records, including the club's all-time top scorer accolade, sent a heartwarming message to the French captain.

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The Portuguese forward left a comment under Mbappe's social media post, which read: "My turn to [watch]. Excited to see you light up the Bernabeu. #HalaMadrid"

Ronaldo's reaction has since generated a staggering 2 million plus likes on Instagram, with many hailing CR7 for 'endorsing' the transfer.

Mbappe's relationship with Ronaldo

Mbappe has long been a strong admirer of Ronaldo and has never shied away from voicing his admiration to the world, usually tilting towards CR7 in the greatest of all-time discussions.

Thus, it comes as no surprise that his 'GOAT' has acknowledged his attempt to follow in his giant footsteps.

3 reasons why Mbappe's move makes sense

What does Kylian Mbappe bring to his highly anticipated union with arguably the world's best football club?

Sports Brief explores three reasons why Mbappe's transfer is ideal both on and off the pitch.

One reason the Frenchman's move makes sense is that the ex-PSG stalwart's presence will further enhance the club's commercial appeal and strengthen an already impressive squad.