The reported signing of Kylian Mbappe by Real Madrid marks the fulfillment of a long-standing pursuit, with the 25-year-old set to join the club in July on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe’s dream of playing for Los Blancos is set to become a reality after over a decade of interest from Real Madrid.
The reported signing of Kylian Mbappe by Real Madrid was finalized two weeks ago following approximately a month of negotiations involving Mbappe’s mother, agent Fayza Lamari, lawyer Delphine Verheyden, and Managing Director Jose Angel Sanchez, according to reputable spanish Newspaper outlet Marca. The deal was reportedly structured on Real Madrid’s terms, indicating a successful outcome for the club.
In the reported deal with Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe has accepted a substantial wage cut, earning a net salary of €15-20m per year over a five-year period. This represents a significant reduction from his previous €32m per annum salary at PSG. While Real Madrid compromised on image rights, with Mbappe set to earn around 60% of them, the signing bonus has also decreased significantly from the initially agreed €130m, now falling below €50m. Mbappe’s PSG deal included a signing bonus of €60m and a loyalty bonus of €80m, though there are conflicting reports on whether he will forego some of this money.
Kylian Mbappe’s reported signing with Real Madrid will make him the highest-paid player in the club’s history, factoring in image rights. Despite this, the deal is considered a bargain for Real Madrid, as they won’t incur a transfer fee and Mbappe’s overall earnings align closely with the top earners in the squad. The five-year contract provides financial stability and avoids concerns about contract talks in the near future, offering Real Madrid a strategic advantage compared to recent situations faced by PSG.