Kylian Mbappe Finally Joins Real Madrid
After more than a decade of anticipation and near misses, Kylian Mbappe is officially a Real Madrid player. In a move that has had football fans around the world buzzing, the European champions announced the signing of the French star, who arrives as a free agent after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) expired. Despite offers from the English and Saudi leagues, Mbappe chose to fulfill his dream of playing for Real Madrid, a club he has admired since childhood.
Mbappe's transition to Real Madrid marks his first departure from France, having previously played for AS Monaco and PSG. Real Madrid had made attempts to acquire Mbappe as early as 2021, but PSG refused to sell. Even after becoming a free agent in 2022, the saga continued with Mbappe opting to stay in Paris for another year. Now, with his contract with PSG in the rearview, Mbappe has signed a five-year deal with the Spanish giants.
Lucrative Deal and Impressive Squad
The Italian journalist Tancardi Palmeri reported that Mbappe will earn an estimated 57.5 million euros annually, along with a 100 million euro signing bonus spread over the five years. While this represents a decrease from his previous earnings at PSG, it remains the highest salary in Europe. The contract stands as the third highest in European football history, only behind his previous contract at PSG and Lionel Messi's last contract with Barcelona.
Despite time constraints and the upcoming Euro 2024, Real Madrid plans to showcase Mbappe in a packed event at Santiago Bernabeu after the European Championship. The star will join a formidable attack squad featuring Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, and Rodrigo, making the competition for spots in midfield and attack more intense. This move not only fulfills a lifelong dream for Mbappe but also reinforces Real Madrid's reputation as a top destination for elite football talent.
- Mbappe's fascination with Real Madrid dates back to his childhood. In December 2012, at just 14 years old, he visited Madrid for a week-long internship, already identified as a prodigy. The young talent's admiration for the club only grew over time, especially influenced by his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, who played for Real Madrid from 2009 to 2018.
- Throughout his career, Mbappe kept his sights on Real Madrid, with photos of him in a Real jersey and a bedroom adorned with posters of Real Madrid players. Now, at 25, he is set to write the next chapter of his storied career with Los Blancos, bringing dreams from his youth to life.
