Real Madrid Officially Announces Signing of Kylian Mbappe

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June 04, 2024 · 2 min read

Real Madrid Officially Announces Signing of Kylian Mbappe
FootBall | June 04, 2024
Kylian Mbappe expressed his excitement and joy as his long-awaited move to Real Madrid was confirmed, describing it as a "dream come true." (Image: Getty)

Real Madrid officially announced the signing of Kylian Mbappe, marking the end of a much-anticipated transfer. A 25-year-old French forward joins Bernabeu for five years after leaving PSG on June 30th. His new tenure at Real Madrid is set to commence on July 1st, coinciding with the opening of the La Liga transfer window. Excitement abounds among fans and the club, following recent La Liga and Champions League success.

Contract Details and Financial Terms

Contract Details: Mbappe signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid which will keep him at the club until 2029.
Salary and Signing-On Bonus: He is poised to earn a salary of 15 million euros per season, accompanied by a signing-on bonus totaling 150 million euros to be disbursed over five years.
Image Rights: Additionally, he will retain a portion of his image rights, further enhancing his lucrative deal with the Spanish giants.

Mbappe’s Departure from PSG and Achievements

In May, Kylian Mbappe confirmed his departure from PSG after expressing his desire to leave the French champions. PSG’s all-time top scorer with 256 goals, his impact since 2017 has been crucial to the team’s success. Mbappe has won seven Ligue 1 titles, four French Cup medals and the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot. Despite his individual achievements, Mbappe still pursues Champions League glory having reached the final in 2019-20 with PSG. Moving to Real Madrid allows him to pursue the coveted trophy with a club renowned for European competition success.

Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid significantly impacts the world of football, sparking discussions of a new era of Galacticos at the club. His addition to the squad will excite fans and pundits, joining talents like Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Endrick and Jude Bellingham. Mbappe’s transfer is a career milestone with potential to reshape European football in the coming years.