In a gesture that has captured the attention of the world of football, Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, surprised Kylian Mbappé with a personal gift after the exciting quarterfinal encounter of the 2025 Club World Cup against Borussia Dortmund. The match, played on July 5 at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, scored a milestone in the Real Madrid season, with Mbappé consolidating himself as a key piece by scoring a scissors that raised his account to 44 goals in the campaign. However, beyond the reflectors of triumph, it was Pérez’s detail that generated a stir: a replica of the new Santiago Bernabéu, a symbolic gift that reflects the special connection between the president and the French star, who has become the stellar signing of the club after years of speculation.

Mbappé, who arrived at Real Madrid in June 2024 after finishing his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, has proven to be the crown jewel in the Pérez project. His debut in the European Super Cup on August 14, 2024, where he scored in the 2-0 victory against Atalanta, marked the beginning of a spectacular season. In the match against Dortmund, the Frenchman not only shone with his goal, but also showed his commitment to the team, despite a delay of 58 minutes in the anti -doping control that left him as the last to leave the stadium. This effort did not go unnoticed by Pérez, who, according to sources close to the club, wanted to recognize the dedication of Mbappé with a gift that transcends the material: a stadium that represents the future of Real Madrid and the legacy that Mbappé is destined to build.

Pérez’s gesture is not new in his history of relationship with star players. In 2022, before a Champions League match against the PSG, the president had already presented a replica of the Bernabéu to Nasser al-Khelaïfi, president of the Parisian club, in an act of courtesy that sought to soften tensions for the frustrated signing of Mbappé. Now, with the Frenchman wearing white, the gift acquires a deeper meaning. The replica of the stadium, which combines cutting -edge technology and a futuristic design, symbolizes Real Madrid’s ambition to stay as the most prestigious club in the world, with Mbappé as its banner. According to reports, the striker was visibly excited by the detail, which reinforces his link with the club and with Pérez, who has opted strong for him with a signing premium of 117.6 million euros and a contract of five seasons.

The context of the gift also highlights the evolution of Mbappé in Real Madrid. After an intense year in the PSG, marked by tensions with President Al-Khelaïfi and economic disputes that still persist, the Frenchman has found in Madrid an environment where he can focus on football. Its integration into the Xabi Alonso team has been fluid, although not exempt from challenges, such as the pressure of sharing the attack with Vinicius Jr. and the need to adapt to a system that requires more defensive sacrifice. However, Mbappé has responded with impressive numbers: 43 goals and 5 assists in 56 official matches, consolidating it as the offensive leader of the team. The goal against Dortmund, described as a “moment of magic” by the press, is just a sample of its ability to define key matches.

Pérez’s gift also arrives at a time of reflection for Mbappé, who has faced criticism for his performance in the 2024 Eurocup and a nasal injury that kept him in doubt for the Super Cup. His commitment to Real Madrid, however, is unquestionable. “It’s a dream come true,” Mbappé said in his presentation, words that resonated again after receiving the gift from Pérez. While the team prepares for the semifinals of the Club World Cup against the PSG, the president’s gesture reinforces the confidence in Mbappé to lead Madrid towards more titles. In a world where signings are measured in millions, this personal gift stands out as a symbol of the relationship between a visionary president and a player destined to mark an era.