Kylian Mbappé has officially been unveiled as a Real Madrid player, bringing an end to one of the most prolonged transfer sagas in modern football.
The French captain has joined the Spanish giants on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, signing a five-year contract worth €15m net (£12.8m) per season, a significant pay cut from his previous €25m net (£21.4m) salary.
Mbappé’s arrival at Real Madrid marks a new era for the club, which has already boasted an impressive array of talent. He will line up alongside Vinicius Jnr, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo Goes, and Endrick, forming a formidable attacking lineup that is sure to strike fear into the hearts of opponents.
The 25-year-old forward has agreed to take a significant pay cut to join Real Madrid, with his new contract worth €15m net (£12.8m) per season. This is a reduction from his previous salary at Paris Saint-Germain, where he earned €25m net (£21.4m) per season.
Despite the pay cut, Mbappé’s signing is a significant coup for Real Madrid, which has already secured a 15th Champions League title, the Supercopa, and LaLiga crowns this season. With Mbappé on board, the club is poised for even greater success in the future.
The French forward’s arrival also presents a challenge for coach Carlo Ancelotti, who must now navigate the delicate task of managing the egos and positions of his superstar players. With Vinicius Jnr occupying the left wing spot, Ancelotti will need to decide whether to move one of his players to a less natural position or find a way to accommodate all of his talent.
Though he arrives on a free deal, Mbappé’s signing is also significant because of the reported signing-on fee, which is said to be worth £85.5million, a whopping £200,000 more than the world record price Los Blancos paid for Gareth Bale in 2013.
