3/6/2024–|Last updated: 6/3/202409:58 PM (Mecca time)
Real Madrid, champion of the 2023-2024 Champions League, officially announced today, Monday, its contract with French star Kylian Mbappe, coming from Paris Saint-Germain, where he spent 7 seasons with him.
The Spanish capital club said in a statement that Mbappe’s contract extends “for the next five years,” noting that the European champion “strengthened its ranks with a global star who achieved his best seasons with Paris Saint-Germain (44 goals) and was the top scorer in the French League in the last six years.”
The 25-year-old striker did not hide his love for Real Madrid, whose posters adorned the walls of his childhood bedroom. The Royal Club did not hesitate to communicate with the player over the past two years, especially directly from club president Florentino Pires, who made the contract with Mbappe a reality. A priority for his team.
Mbappe “Hala Madrid!”
In a post on social media, the 2018 world champion published several pictures of himself during his childhood, visiting Real Madrid facilities, wearing a Merengue tracksuit. In another photo, he is accompanied by Cristiano Ronaldo, the royal legend.
The former Monaco player also shared a message expressing his pride. “A dream come true. Very happy and proud to join the club of my dreams, Real Madrid. No one can understand how happy I am right now. I look forward to seeing you, madridistas, and thank you for your amazing support. Hala Madrid!”.
This one is real.
I feel comfortable and join the club from my friends @realmadrid It is impossible to explain the feeling and emotions that happen to me at this moment. It’s important for real, Madridistas, and thanks for their increíble apoyo.
Hello Madrid! 🤍🤍🤍— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) June 3, 2024
Mbappe has always expressed his desire to leave a mark in the history of the game, and there is no doubt that his move to Real Madrid will help him achieve this goal.
Marca newspaper reported that Mbappe will receive a salary estimated at about 35 million euros per season, slightly higher than the two current stars, Brazilian Vinicius Junior and Englishman Jude Bellingham.
#WelcomeMbappé pic.twitter.com/kAhxdEjnLA
— Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) June 3, 2024
This salary remains very far from what he received with Saint-Germain, which is estimated at 70 million euros excluding bonuses.
Mbappe is expected to remain with the French national team, which has been camping in Clairefontaine since Wednesday before playing two friendly matches in preparation for the European Cup.
France plays Luxembourg in Metz on Wednesday before facing Canada in Bordeaux 4 days later.
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