Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe presents gift to Tennis legend Rafael Nadal on Laliga debut
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Kylian Mbappe presents gift to Tennis legend Rafael Nadal || Imago and X

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe presents gift to Tennis legend Rafael Nadal on Laliga debut

Stephen Oladehinde 18:47 - 21.08.2024

Kylian Mbappe has generously gifted tennis legend Rafael Nadal following his Laliga debut for Real Madrid.

Early this year, Mbappe's much-anticipated move to the Spanish team was finalised, and the Frenchman has since made an impression.

Mbappe made his competitive debut and scored during Los Blancos' UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta during the week.

Following his impressive performance against Atalanta, he played his first Laliga game for Madrid in their 1-1 draw against Real Mallorca.

Mbappe’s gift to Nadal

Tennis icon Rafael Nadal attended the tournament on the Balearic island and eventually caught up to Mbappe following the draw.

Kylian Mbappe is off the mark already for Real Madrid - Imago
Kylian Mbappe is off the mark already for Real Madrid - Imago

Following the match, Mbappe and Nadal embrace, as seen on X, before the 2018 World Cup champion digs into his luggage to retrieve a present.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion was shocked when Mbappe pulled out his Real Madrid match-worn jersey from the 1-1 tie.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal || Imago
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal || Imago

Mbappe was escorted out of the room by a security officer shortly after the brief interaction, but Nadal was clearly thrilled to have obtained the prized shirt.

Nadal and Mbappe || X
Nadal and Mbappe || X

Meanwhile, a former Manchester United player shared his thoughts about Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. representing Real Madrid together.

Owen Hargreaves was shocked at the quality of the Madrid attack, claiming “it is not fair” to other teams.

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