SUMMARY
- Kylian Mbappe is linked with Real Madrid with a possible move in the summer of 2024.
- There are rumors claiming Mbappe has already signed with Real Madrid for a 5 year deal.
This summer, Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid, taking a salary drop in what is already being dubbed “the most expensive free transfer in history”. According to multiple sources, the France international, who has already informed PSG that he will leave the team at the end of the current campaign, will sign with Real on July 1.
The World Cup winner reportedly informed PSG that he intended to depart when his contract expires at the end of this season, and he then reached an agreement to sign a five-year deal with Real Madrid. According to Spanish sources, Mbappe’s new contract will pay bonuses in the range of £12 million and £17 million. Mbappe will still be the highest-paid player at Real Madrid even though he is taking a wage drop.
⏳⚪️ Kylian Mbappé, finalising details of his move to Real Madrid valid from July 1.
Image rights, huge signing fee… and then the fixed salary to be in line with stars like Vini Jr and Bellingham. pic.twitter.com/yv2VFCkYgO
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 21, 2024
There have been many conflicting reports regarding Kylian Mbappe in the past weeks, some reporting he and his camp have already agreed a deal with Madrid. However, top soccer journalist Fabrizio Romano shed some light on the current situation of the ongoing Real Madrid-Kylian Mbappe transfer saga. He said, “The official contract of Kylian Mbappe is not formally signed yet.”
There are still a lot of details to be ironed out before a transfer is finalized for Mbappe to join Real Madrid. It remains to be seen how this story unfolds in the coming weeks/months as each day passes by Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid edges closer.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti shares his views on the Kylian Mbappe transfer situation
Joselu gave La Liga leaders Madrid an early lead, but they were held to a 1-1 draw by Rayo Vallecano. A penalty kick in the first half allowed the home team to tie the score, and Dani Carvajal was sent off for the capital club after play.
🚨⚪️ Ancelotti when asked about Real Madrid not focused because of what’s happening with Mbappé.
“When have we not been focused? We are always focused, today too. There’s nothing negative to tell this team this season”. pic.twitter.com/szegaGiSNN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 18, 2024
When asked if his team’s performance this week was out of the ordinary since it was revealed that Mbappe might be headed to Santiago Bernabeu, Ancelotti explained, “When is the team not focused? We are always focused, today too. It’s very difficult to reproach the team for anything this season. It’s not easy to win here. You have to play a different game, the pitch is small, you have to adapt.”
Now that Mbappe has told Paris Saint-Germain that he will be leaving this summer, the media is overflowing with rumors about where he will play. Despite being continuously linked to him for the past few years, Madrid is still the favorite to sign him. However, it has also been stated that Manchester City had discussions with the forward’s representative.
Image rights play a major role in Kylian Mbappe’s contract negotiation with Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe is the highest earner at the French giants, PSG right now and has been performing extremely well for them. However, he recently informed them of his desire to leave at the end of this 2023-24 season, and as per various reports it looks likely he will join the Spanis giants, Real Madrid CF.
🚨BREAKING: Kylian Mbappe will take a pay cut to join Real Madrid 💰 pic.twitter.com/KOB1s1AW9j
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) February 20, 2024
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano explained that Kylian Mbappe will be taking a pay cut in his salary earnings at Real Madrid but will still be the highest-paid player. The 25-year-old will have the majority of his image rights more than 50%—thanks to Real Madrid because those are the things that will make a difference. The contract documents have already reached Mbappe’s entourage, and as things stand, the last details are being worked out.