After various speculations the football world is finally spectating the transfer of PSG main man Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid.
Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid
The young Frenchman has taken the decision to join La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid as a free agent. According to BBC Sports, Mbappe had a childhood dream to join the Los Blancos side. It is being said that Chelsea were also interested in the player. Real Madrid are anticipated to pay the entire €150 million signing bonus in 5 year installments.
Their adherence to the “Financial Fair Play” guideline will be aided by this payment structure. In addition, he will be paid a total of €30 million for a season. Reputable sources estimate that Mbappe will make almost €100 million in a season. His wages, brand sponsorships, and image rights are all included in this estimation.
Furthermore, other sources claim that Real Madrid will also include a €1 billion release clause in his contract. This release clause will make him untouchable for other clubs. PSG acquired Mbappe from AS Monaco for €193 million.
After several seasons at PSG, he is departing as a free agent. According to a number of reports, Mbappe had ambitions to play for Real Madrid. That is why Real Madrid was already ahead in this Mbappe transfer saga.
Mbappe transfer saga
Mbappe has always attracted offers from all over Europe when he was a rising star at Claire Fontaine Academy, in France.
He joined AS Monaco even though Real Madrid had inquired about him at such a young age. Various rumors claim that Mbappe and Real Madrid have already agreed on personal terms back in February of this season.
Both parties postponed the announcement and waited till the ending of Mbappe’s PSG contract. Thus the young Frenchman concentrated on his quest for European glory while he was a PSG player.
According to rumors, Mbappe’s Real Madrid contract is unique. In this contract he will retain 80% of his image rights and rest of it will go to Real Madrid. Last season Mbappe turned down PSG’s offer of a new contract extension. The PSG owner was incensed by this move. In an attempt to sell him, they also approached Saudi clubs like Al Hilal, Al Nasser, Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, and so on.
The owner of PSG had great hopes of selling him to Saudi Clubs. However, Mbappe was already very explicit in his desire to play for Real Madrid. With the blistering pace, sharp finishing ability, and flashy flair, he will build a formidable attacking unit in Los Blancos.
Why Real Madrid signed Mbappe?
The young French player is capable of playing both at number nine and on the left wing. Therefore he deserves every single penny of the wage. According to a number of media outlets, Mbappe has given the green light for playing as a number nine in Los Blancos.
Jude Bellingham also stated in a press conference a few days ago that Real Madrid lacks a proper goal-scoring number nine. Real Madrid has relied on Joselu, a striker who hasn’t been as effective in front of goal this season. However, they now desire a more clinical front-man. And Mbappe is expected to be the perfect solution to this problem.
Although a number 9 position is pretty much necessary for Real Madrid, we can’t deny Mbappe’s signature inside-cut. And as a left-winger, he can only do this move. On top of that, he has proven his abilities as a left winger in the Qatar World Cup final.
Everyone is expecting that Mbappe will be the next ‘El Galactico’ for Real Madrid after several big names such as Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo, and David Beckham. There is no doubt about the level of talent Kylian Mbappe has.
