Kylian Mbappe gifts Real Madrid debut shirt to Rafael Nadal

Kylian Mbappe made a heartwarming gesture right after his La Liga debut by handing over his Real Madrid shirt to fellow sporting icon Rafael Nadal, Report informs via Mirror.

On Sunday, Mbappe's first outing in the Spanish league with Real Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw against RCD Mallorca. Despite scoring in Los Blancos' 2-0 victory over Atalanta BC in the UEFA Super Cup just four days earlier, the French superstar didn't manage to find the net at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix.

After the game, Mbappe and Nadal had a quick meet-up where they exchanged not just pleasantries but also a valuable piece of sportswear. A video that surfaced on social media captured the moment Mbappe pulled out his match-worn Real Madrid jersey from his bag and presented it to Nadal.

The interaction between the two stars quickly became a hot topic online. Fans expressed their admiration, with one social media user commenting, "Both are among the greatest of the game," while another noted: "He knows who the goat is."

Over the years, footballer Kylian Mbappe and tennis star Rafael Nadal have consistently praised each other as they've dominated their respective sports. During the 2017 French Open, Mbappe expressed his admiration for Nadal, who he described as his favourite tennis player.