The expected transfer of the French footballer Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid has finally come to fruitionaccording to reports from the Spanish newspaper Brand. The contract, signed two weeks ago, reveals crucial details about the talented French forward’s future in the Merengue squad.
After weeks of speculation, Kylian Mbappé has decided not to renew his contract with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and seek new horizons at Real Madrid. The agreement, sealed two weeks ago, has been the cause of great interest, especially after the player stood Madrid down on a previous opportunity by opting for an extension with PSG.
According to the newspaper Marca, Mbappé’s entourage told Real Madrid that the player was interested in the transfer.a, but it was no longer an emergency for the club, which had other quality options in its squad. President Florentino Pérez sought concreteness and clarity in the negotiations.
The initial disagreements, especially around Mbappé’s image rights, were overcome. Madrid managed to lower the conditions, ensuring that the player’s salary would not affect the club’s salary structure. The contract, which is expected to be signed shortly, would last for five seasons.
Regarding the financial aspect, Mbappé will become Real Madrid’s highest-paid player, although his salary will be in line with other stars of the team such as Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. YesIt is estimated that his annual remuneration will range between 15 and 20 million euros net, plus bonuses for objectives met.
One of the unknowns surrounding Mbappé’s arrival at Real Madrid is the shirt number he will wear. Three options are being considered: 7, 9 or 10. Number 7 currently belongs to Vinicius, number 10 to Modric, while number 9 was free after the departure of Karim Benzema.
The signing of Mbappé comes after intense negotiations and puts an end to a series of back-and-forths that kept Real Madrid fans and management in suspense. With this move, the merengue team reinforces its squad with one of the most outstanding talents in world football.