Gareth Bale has been presented to thousands of Real Madrid fans at the Bernabeu stadium following his record £85m transfer from Tottenham Hotspur.
The 24-year-old posed next to the club's president Florentino Perez with his new white number 11 shirt while around 20,000 fans in the stadium cheered, clapped and took photos.
The Wales international successfully passed his medical on Monday morning before signing a six-year contract with the Spanish giants, where he will link up with Cristiano Ronaldo, who in 2009 became the most expensive player in the world when Real signed him from Manchester United for £80m.
Bale gave a thumbs up as he had his medical Wearing a sharp black suit, white shirt and black tie, Bale listened to a translation as Perez introduced him and described him as an "exceptional footballer".
He was joined by his girlfriend Emma Rhys Jones and their young daughter Alba Violet.
"Bale's determination made it possible for him to be here today," Perez said, his speech regularly interrupted by cheers.
Bale with his girlfriend Emma Rhys Jones and daughter Alba Violet "The moment he dreamed of as a child has arrived. This is your stadium, this is your shield and these are your fans. This is your home."
Bale spoke to his new supporters, including a message in Spanish where he said: "Hello, it's a dream for me to play for Real Madrid. Thank you for the great welcome. Go Madrid!"
Shortly after Bale changed into his strip and took to the pitch to do keepy-uppies and kick footballs into the excited crowd.
He then made his way to the centre circle where he applauded the supporters and kissed the Madrid badge on his shirt.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti can deploy his new player in a formidable attacking trio with Portugal forward Ronaldo and France striker Karim Benzema as Real attempt to wrest the Spanish title back from arch rivals Barcelona.
Bale could make his debut in Real's La Liga match at Villarreal on Saturday, September 14.
Dozens of photographers were there to see Bale in his new kit Real will also hope the acquisition of Bale will help them achieve their ambition of winning a record 10th European Cup title this season, something that has become an obsession for the club in recent years.
Despite huge outlays on 'galacticos' such as Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema and David Beckham, the last time the club conquered Europe was back in 2002.
Bale is keen to help them end that wait, saying: "It's great to be here and I hope I can help the team win the 10th European Cup."
Sky Sports has full coverage of the day's transfer developments.
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