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WATCH: OTD Kylian Mbappe makes debut for AS Monaco

Football: On December 2, 2015, just before his 17th birthday, the attacker made his debut for AS Monaco in a Ligue 1 match against Caen. Kylian Mbappe entered the game in the 88th minute.

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Nine years have passed since one of the most significant events in the history of contemporary football. The young player Kylian Mbappe, who was destined for fame from a young age, made his Monaco debut on this day in 2015, replacing Caen. 

On December 2, 2015, just before his 17th birthday, the attacker made his debut for AS Monaco in a Ligue 1 match against Caen, marking his major breakthrough with the club in the 2015–16 campaign. Mbappe entered the game in the 88th minute, but he was unable to assist the principality team win the match and draw 1-1 with the northern club. However, the adolescent would soon make an impact for Monaco, scoring against Troyes in his sixth outing a few months later.

Monaco defeated St Etienne 2-0 to clinch their first Ligue 1 title since 2000, and Kylian Mbappe put them on track to win the championship. Monaco, who are undefeated in the league in 2017, have also scored in their past 31 league games, setting a new season-long record. Mbappe's performances were nothing short of spectacular during the 2016–2017 campaign. He attracted the attention of football fans and scouts all around the world with his lightning-fast pace, technical skill, and poise in front of goal.

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Kylian Mbappe finally wore the Real Madrid after long transfer saga

Monaco loaned French superstar Kylian Mbappe to Paris Saint-Germain, with the club hoping to sign him permanently. At the completion of the current campaign, PSG claims that an agreement has already been reached for the 18-year-old to sign a contract until 2022.

Mbappe expressed his happiness at joining the French team and his intention to keep improving. On August 4, 2017, he made his PSG debut but failed to score in a 3-2 victory against Toulouse. And finally now, Kylian Mbappe finally wore the Real Madrid white shirt after years of transfer sagas. But for the French superstar, what was meant to be the start of a new era has swiftly become a time of scrutiny. 

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