Mbappe signs with Real Madrid as part of the transfer of the most expensive free player in history

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With reference to Mbappe himself, as the player himself noted on social networks, the signing “Dreams Come True“The French football star’s contract with the Merengue team comes into force on July 1 and is extended until June 2029, meaning he can now put aside tensions over his future and focus entirely on preparing for the French national team. The team that will compete at Euro 2024.

His move to Real Madrid is not not surprising. The player and Real Madrid were “destined” to seal their relationship after several failed attempts. The organization’s president, Florentino Perez, wants the best in the world to play at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, and Mbappe wants to wear the jersey of the “King of Europe”.

Therefore, his signing does not surprise anyone. However, some are amazing financial details his signings, which have now become known.

The British broadcaster called the operation “the most expensive free broadcast in history.” This is because, in theory, when a player’s contract expires, the club that wants to sign him only has to offer him a new contract, but is not required to pay the other club for transfer concept.

However, in case French footballerthis signing will still cost one of the most successful teams in world football a huge amount of money.

Salary, bonuses and sponsorship agreements

The new 2023–2024 Champions League winner will have to paysigning bonus‘ forward. Some media estimate this amount at about 115 million euros, others believe that it will be higher and amount to about 150 million euros. The full amount will be received by a star from Bondi, a town located on the outskirts of Paris. This is a significant amount, although some believe it should be put into perspective as it should be mitigated by spreading it over the five years of the contract signed with his current new team.

To this will be added an annual salary of approximately 15 million euros net, according to estimates Spanish sports newspapers. This figure is a far cry from the 70 million euros per year he earned at PSG, but higher than other current Real Madrid stars such as Englishman Jude Bellingham, Belgian Thibaut Courtois, legendary Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, Austrian David Alaba and Brazilian Vinicius Junior, reports the Swiss publication Blick.

To explain the discrepancy with the club’s other stars, to his salary as a player we must add the transfer bonus mentioned above, which raises his salary from approximately €15 million net to approximately 35 million euros.

In addition, there is income from their image rights. According to Spanish media, the 2018 world champion France will retain 80% of these rights. The only other star real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo retained most of his image rights when he arrived at the club in 2009. Typically, Real Madrid players share their image rights equally with the club.

The contract also stipulated various bonuses depending on their results, trophies won and their club’s trophies, and sporting goals achieved. Last but not least: Real Madrid. the most successful club in Europeoffers much greater exposure and marketing opportunities than Mbappe in France.

Kylian Mbappe and PSG: divorce finalized?

On Tuesday, May 28, French sports newspaper L’Équipe reported that Paris Saint-Germain would owe some money. 80 million euros Mbappe. This amount corresponds to the salary for April and the economic bonus.

Mbappe was initially dropped from the professional team last summer after announcing his departure from the club. at the end of the contract in 2024. After negotiations with his club, the former PSG number 7 player agreed to give up an €80 million bonus in exchange for a return to the club’s first team squad.

A few months later, the French player officially informed the club president of his departure at the end of the season. Nasser al-Khelaifi, the manager of the club, finally decided to transfer the bonus of 80 million euros to Mbappe’s account. In an interview with L’Equipe, several members of the Parisian club president’s entourage explained that he wanted Real to pay him the same amount. But Real Madrid president Florentino Perez refused to accept this condition.

In response, Nasser al-Khelaifi decided not to pay the player, who trained in Monaco, his salary and bonus agreed in the past. Mbappe blames Nasser al-Khelaifi for not keeping his word last summer. According to the 25-year-old, the president put pressure on his coach, Spaniard Luis Enrique, to give him less playing time on the field. That is, he sent the forward to the bench. For this reason, the footballer feels offended and no longer wants to part with the 80 million euros promised to him.

While history Mbappe and Real Madrid has just begun, it looks like their rivalry with Paris Saint-Germain is far from over. In addition to the sports war in the offices, starting in July, merengue fans in general and football fans in particular will be able to enjoy the skill of someone considered one of the best players in the world. The last star of the “white” firmament will soon arrive in Madrid, ready to shine his light in the Spanish league.