Is £78m Ekitike just another Nunez or Liverpool's new Henry?

England must change shape to improve defence - & rest James

The six moves Real Madrid still need to make this summer

Barcelona's greatest No.10s - ranked

When Kaka's AC Milan smashed Boca Juniors 

Editors' Picks

City losing another Treble winner! Ederson agrees transfer terms

Real Madrid ready to terminate contract of €30m flop

Greenwood scores 11-minute hat-trick for Marseille

Transfers LIVE: Man Utd fail in Emi Martinez loan bid

Pogba left out of Monaco squad again as struggles continue

Cash-strapped Barca are being forced to settle for Rashford

<ul><li>Mbappe joined Los Blancos as a free agent</li><li>Has flourished in front of goal, breaking several records</li><li>But failed to inspire Real to a major silverware</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

'Grateful' - Kylian Mbappe sends special message to Real Madrid one year on from completing remarkable free transfer from PSG

<p>Mbappe’s first season in the iconic white shirt of Real Madrid was nothing short of extraordinary. The 25-year-old forward registered 44 goals and five assists in 59 appearances across all competitions. His prolific form saw him carve out a place in the club’s history books despite Real Madrid <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/toni-kroos-subtle-dig-kylian-mbappe-vinicius-junior-lack-defensive-work-real-madrid/blt11b53c206f6b1d35" target="_blank">enduring a trophyless campaign.</a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Among the 44 goals he scored, 31 came in La Liga. That figure alone set a new club benchmark, making <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-great-psg-fans-urged-show-mbappe-more-respect-amid-champions-league-taunts-real-madrid-striker/blt36339accef07a406" target="_blank">Mbappe the highest-scoring debutant in Real Madrid’s league </a>history. He surpassed the long-standing record of 27 goals previously held by Alfredo Di Stefano, a legendary figure whose mark had stood untouched for more than seven decades.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Taking to social media to commemorate the occasion, Mbappé shared a message that read: “A year ago. Grateful for all the love you've given me since day one. Hala Madrid.” </p><p></p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltf061e9d36dd6ee28/520254747_18422139286142590_8702179931814222209_n..jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltf061e9d36dd6ee28/520254747_18422139286142590_8702179931814222209_n..jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltf061e9d36dd6ee28/520254747_18422139286142590_8702179931814222209_n..jpg?format=jpg" alt="Kylian Mbappe GFX" data-source="" data-copyright="@k.mbappe Instagram" data-portal-copyright="@k.mbappe Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:bltf061e9d36dd6ee28;width:1206;height:2144"></picture><p></p><p></p>

WHAT MBAPPE SAID

<p>Mbappe is expected to play an<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-ready-to-choose-between-kylian-mbappe-vinicius-jr-xabi-alonso/bltc086a04182636c07" target="_blank"> even more central role under Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid </a>strive to return to the summit of Spanish and European football next season. They are set to open their 2025–26 La Liga season against Osasuna on August 19.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

'Grateful' - Kylian Mbappe sends special message to Real Madrid one year on from completing remarkable free transfer from PSG | Goal.com

Kylian Mbappe has marked the first anniversary of his arrival at Real Madrid with a heartfelt message to the club, expressing appreciation for the continued support since his unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu. The French superstar completed his long-awaited free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer and made an immediate impact in Spain.