The Mbappé era begins: first training session at Valdebebas
The long-awaited moment has arrived. Kylian Mbappé has kicked off his first preseason with Real Madrid at the Valdebebas training facilities. At 6:00 PM, alongside Bellingham, Carvajal, Valverde, Tchouameni, Mendy, and Camavinga, Mbappé took his first step in his new Madrid adventure. This initial training session focused on physical conditioning, with the UEFA Super Cup looming on August 14th against Atalanta in Warsaw.
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The team's goal is clear: to reach peak form for the season's first challenge. Antonio Pintus, the fitness coach, has crafted a specific plan for the new arrivals to ensure they keep pace with the rest of the squad, who have already played three friendly matches during the US tour.
For Mbappé, this is not only a period of physical adaptation but also logistical. After his official presentation on July 16th, Kylian is now getting to know Ciudad Real Madrid, his new home. During his first day at Valdebebas, he had the opportunity to familiarize himself with his teammates and the coaching staff. Ancelotti emphasized the importance of this adaptation period to ensure Mbappé integrates perfectly both on and off the field.
Ancelotti has already started working on Mbappé's position on the field. Although he will wear the '9' jersey, the Italian coach plans to give him full freedom of movement, facilitating his connection with Vinicius, Bellingham, and Rodrygo. This offensive trio promises to be crucial for Real Madrid's goal-scoring success in the upcoming season. As Vinicius mentioned in a recent interview: “It’s going to be amazing, I hope we can achieve great things. We have to take care of him and do everything we can to help him adapt quickly.”