After years of trying, Real Madrid has finally landed one of their top targets, Kylian Mbappe. The French forward’s signing was confirmed recently, following a failed attempt in 2022. In early 2024, Madrid decided to make one final push to sign Mbappe, despite concerns from some senior figures within the club. Eventually, club president Florentino Perez decided to move forward with the free-agent transfer, offering Mbappe a six-season contract with a salary of €26 million per year and a signing bonus of €130 million.
Mbappe’s decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain was made public in February, but negotiations with Madrid were kept under wraps for confidentiality. Despite some initial hesitations from Mbappe’s entourage over the lower contract offer from Madrid, he eventually agreed to join the Spanish club. PSG, for their part, had already prepared for Mbappe’s potential departure, ensuring they would be compensated financially if he left at the end of his contract. Madrid aimed to present Mbappe with a new sporting and marketing platform to enhance his brand, which would help offset the lower salary offer compared to his PSG earnings.
With tensions rising between Mbappe and PSG, his departure became inevitable as he sought a new challenge after seven years with the French club. As news of his decision to leave spread, the announcement was made before PSG’s final home game of the season in May. Mbappe was later named Ligue 1’s player of the year for a fifth consecutive season, signaling the end of his successful tenure at PSG. The forward expressed excitement for the new chapter in his career, without disclosing his next destination, which was widely anticipated to be Real Madrid.
Following Real Madrid’s Champions League victory, the announcement of Mbappe’s signing was expected to be made, with the club eager to avoid overshadowing their triumph. Finally, after much anticipation, Kylian Mbappe has officially become a Real Madrid player, fulfilling a dream for both the club and the player. Fans can now eagerly await seeing the star forward don the iconic white kit of Los Blancos, as he aims to make an impact alongside the talented squad already at the club. With Mbappe’s arrival, Real Madrid adds one of the best players in the world to their roster, marking a significant milestone in the club’s ongoing quest for success.
