Kylian Mbappé is making headlines again, this time for his highly-anticipated move to Real Madrid. The French superstar, who announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) earlier this year, has officially signed for the Spanish giants. The move will be completed when the La Liga transfer window opens on July 1, and Mbappé will be unveiled at the iconic Bernabeu ahead of Euro 2024.
Mbappé, who stunned the world by winning the World Cup in 2018, leaves PSG as their all-time top scorer, having scored an impressive 256 goals in 308 appearances since joining from Monaco in 2017. His move to Real Madrid comes with a huge package, including a salary of €15m per season and a signing bonus of €150m spread over five years. He will also retain part of his image rights.
At 25, Mbappé’s decision to join Real Madrid has been in the making for some time. He verbally committed to the move in February and confirmed in May that he would leave PSG at the end of the season. During his time in Paris, Mbappé has helped PSG dominate French football, winning six Ligue 1 titles and numerous other trophies.
Real Madrid, fresh from their latest European Cup triumph over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley, are delighted to add Mbappé to a squad already brimming with talent, including Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Jude Bellingham. Fans are eagerly anticipating the excitement Mbappé will bring, with his pace, goalscoring ability and dynamic style of play expected to give the team a significant boost.
This move to Real Madrid fulfils a long-standing ambition of Mbappé and represents a significant investment for the club. Beyond the financial aspect, this transfer will have a major impact on Real Madrid’s fortunes in domestic and international competitions.
