Kylian Mbappé Joins Real Madrid Because Of UCL Trophy, Dumps PSG

Kylian Mbappé is making headlines again, this time for his highly anticipated move to Real Madrid. The French superstar, who announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) earlier this year, has officially signed with the Spanish giants. The transfer will be finalized when the La Liga transfer window opens on July 1, and Mbappé is set to be unveiled at the iconic Bernabeu before Euro 2024.

Mbappé, who dazzled the world by winning the World Cup in 2018, leaves PSG as their all-time top scorer, netting an impressive 256 goals in 308 appearances since joining from Monaco in 2017. His move to Real Madrid comes with a hefty package, including a salary of 15 million euros per season and a signing bonus of 150 million euros spread over five years. He’ll also retain a portion of his image rights.

At 25, Mbappé‘s decision to join Real Madrid has been in the making for some time. He verbally committed to the move back in February and confirmed in May that he would be leaving PSG at the end of the season. During his time in Paris, Mbappé helped PSG dominate French football, winning six Ligue 1 titles and numerous other trophies.

Real Madrid, fresh from their latest European Cup triumph against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley, are thrilled to add Mbappé to a squad already brimming with talent, including Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Jude Bellingham. Fans eagerly anticipate the excitement Mbappé will bring, with his speed, goal-scoring prowess, and dynamic playstyle expected to give the team a significant boost.

This move to Real Madrid fulfils a long-held ambition for Mbappé and represents a significant investment for the club. Beyond the financial aspects, the transfer is set to have a massive impact on Real Madrid’s fortunes in domestic and international competitions.