SUMMARY
- Kylian Mbappe has been linked to rumors to join Real Madrid after his contract expires with PSG.
- Mbappe has officially confirmed his departure to the higher officials of PSG.
The prayers of Real Madrid’s fans are finally getting answered, as Kylian Mbappe is all set to join Real Madrid next summer. The 25-year-old Frenchman has decided to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. Not only will Mbappe’s absence require a strong replacement, but it will also affect the finances of the club as the Frenchman is set on leave on a free transfer.
Well, that’s just another side of the story. Currently, headlines are being made as it is reported by journalist Santi Aouna and MARCA’s Carlos Carpio that the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner is finally joining Real Madrid. Reports further suggest that the Frenchman has already signed an initial contract with Real Madrid a couple of weeks ago that will keep him at the club till 2029.
🚨 BREAKING: Kylian Mbappe has already signed with Real Madrid. @Santi_J_FM pic.twitter.com/YIs26dEjl7
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) February 19, 2024
It is said that Florentino Perez and his men established contact with Mbappe’s representatives in January, and an agreement has been reached recently. However, talking about the wages involved in the deal, Mbappe is expected to earn less than he was supposed to if he ended up joining the Spanish side back in 2022.
Despite this, Mbappe will be the highest-paid player on the squad, with a yearly salary of between $15 and $20 million net, along with bonuses. This amount is slightly higher than the current salaries of the squad’s highest-earning players, including Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and David Alaba.
Kylian Mbappe will not be given his idol’s shirt number at Real Madrid.
Just like his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe is also all set to join Real Madrid. However, he may not be able to get the same shirt number as Ronaldo.
🚨 Real Madrid have reserved the number 10 shirt for Kylian Mbappé, should he join as expected from PSG this summer.
(Source: Mundo Deportivo) pic.twitter.com/5EhBTxLHo7
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 18, 2024
It is because the No. 7 shirt is currently with Vinicius Jr. and will stay with him unless he voluntarily gives it himself. The likeliness of the Brazilian leaving the club is relatively low, so Mbappe will have to remain content without the iconic No. 7 jersey.
Instead, it is said that the Frenchman will be given the No. 10 shirt, which is currently owned by Luka Modric. However, the Croatian is all set to leave the club at the end of the season after spending a period of 12 years on the shores of Bernabeu.
How far ahead is Real Madrid in the transfer race for Kylian Mbappe?
Although Real Madrid is most likely to be the next destination for Kylian Mbappe, the transfer race for the Frenchman will go down to the wire.
#ManCity have been linked with Kylian Mbappe. 🥱https://t.co/5621m808UZ
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) February 19, 2024
It was reported that one of Mbappe’s unofficial representatives was in Manchester last week and met with several members of Manchester City. It looks like Manchester City have also pushed themselves in the race to sign the 2018 World Cup winner.
However, it remains to be seen whether the Cityzens will make a serious push for the 2018 World Cup winner to play him alongside Erling Haaland next season potentially. But for the time being, Real Madrid is the frontrunner to sign the Frenchman.