Kylian Mbappe’s impending move to Real Madrid is set to involve a significant salary adjustment, with reports indicating that he will accept a substantial pay cut to join the Spanish giants.
Despite interest from clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool, Real Madrid has secured the coveted forward’s signature after a prolonged pursuit. The 25-year-old, whose contract with Paris Saint-Germain is set to expire next month, is poised to sign a five-year deal with Real Madrid, extending his tenure until June 2029.
In a surprising development reported by AS, Mbappe’s new contract will see him earning substantially less than his previous staggering salary at PSG. While he was earning an eye-watering £5.1 million per week in Paris, his new deal with Real Madrid will reportedly see his weekly earnings reduced by almost two-thirds.
However, even with this reduction, Mbappe is set to pocket a handsome £21 million annually, equivalent to £404,000 per week, making him the highest-paid player at the Bernabeu.
Reflecting on his departure from PSG in a heartfelt video message, Mbappe expressed the difficulty of leaving his homeland and the league he has known for seven years.
Confirming his exit in a video message after seven years yesterday, Mbappe said: “It’s hard, and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave my country.
“France, the Ligue 1, a league I have always known.
“But I think I needed this, a new challenge after seven years. It’s difficult and of course there are some people I want to thank above all. These are the fans.
“I know I’m not the most demonstrative player. I haven’t always lived up to you for seven years. I have always wanted to be effective.
“PSG is a club that never leaves anyone indifferent. We can love it or hate it.
“I made the choice of loving it and I did it for seven years, with ups and downs of course. But I do not have any regrets at any moment signing with this prestigious club.
“It’s a club that I will keep in my memory my entire life. I will tell everybody my whole life I had the chance to play.”
He acknowledged the fans and the club, expressing gratitude for the experience and opportunities during his time at PSG. Despite ups and downs, Mbappe emphasized his love for the club and the memories he will cherish forever.
As Mbappe prepares to bid farewell to Parc des Princes in his final home match against Toulouse, PSG gears up for their remaining fixtures, including matches against Nice and Metz in the Ligue 1.
Additionally, they have the French Cup Final against Lyon lined up, offering Mbappe a chance to leave a lasting impression before departing for Real Madrid.
With Mbappe’s imminent move to Real Madrid and the adjustments in his salary, the football world awaits the next chapter in the career of one of the game’s brightest talents.
As he embarks on a new challenge in Spain, Mbappe leaves behind a legacy at PSG and looks ahead to making his mark at one of the most storied clubs in football history.