Video: Mbappé wins Golden Boot, vows long-term future at Real Madrid

Abdullateef Fowewe

Real Madrid attacker, Kylian Mbappé claimed the European Golden Boot for the 2024/25 season after scoring 31 goals in LaLiga during his debut campaign with Real Madrid.

Video: Mbappé wins Golden Boot, vows long-term future at Real Madrid

At a ceremony held at the Bernabéu on Friday, Mbappé expressed his excitement about the achievement and his commitment to the club.

“It’s a pleasure for me to win the Golden Boot. It’s an important moment for me, the first time I win this prize. It means a lot to me as a forward,” said Mbappé.

The Golden Boot is awarded to the top scorer across Europe’s leagues, with Mbappé’s 31 goals earning him 62 points, ahead of Viktor Gyökeres, Mo Salah and Victor Osimhen.

Mbappé also praised his teammates and the team spirit under new coach Xabi Alonso, as Madrid enjoyed a strong start to the 2025-26 season.

“We have an incredible group,” he said.

“I hope we’re going to win important prizes this year. That’s the most important thing, winning collective prizes. I hope to be here for many years and win this kind of thing many times.”

Currently, Real Madrid leads LaLiga by five points and is preparing to host Valencia on Saturday.

Mbappé also thanked the club staff for their support stating, “Without these players it’s impossible to win these prizes. I want to thank the club, the doctors, the staff, who help me on and off the pitch. I hope I’ll win it again, next year, I’ve started well!”