Kylian Mbappé joins Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain

 Real Madrid has officially confirmed the acquisition of Kylian Mbappé on a free transfer, fulfilling their long-standing desire to have him join their ranks.

Real Madrid announced, "Real Madrid C. F. and Kylian Mbappé have agreed to terms that will see him become a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons," marking a significant moment for the Spanish champions.

Last month, Mbappé declared his intention to leave Paris Saint-Germain once his contract expired at the end of the season.

Expressing his elation, Mbappé shared, "A dream realized! I am thrilled and honored to join the club I've always dreamed of being a part of." He further conveyed his excitement to meet the Madridistas and thanked them for their unwavering support, signing off with the rallying cry, "Hala Madrid!"

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Sources close to the deal revealed that Mbappé has signed a lucrative five-year contract worth €15 million ($16.2 million) annually after taxes, along with a €150 million signing bonus, disbursed over the duration of his contract.

Real Madrid, recent champions of LaLiga and victors of their 15th European Cup, secured Mbappé's signature after an impressive performance in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, where they triumphed 2-0 at Wembley.

In 2017, despite strong interest from Real Madrid following his standout performances for Monaco, Mbappé opted to join Paris Saint-Germain, attracted by a record-breaking deal for a teenager worth €180 million ($195.4 million).

During his tenure at PSG, Mbappé ascended to the role of club captain and emerged as their all-time leading scorer, netting 255 goals and clinching six Ligue 1 titles in seven seasons.

Having played a pivotal role in France's World Cup victory in 2018 and scoring a memorable hat trick in their World Cup final loss to Lionel Messi's Argentina in Qatar four years later, Mbappé solidified his status as a footballing sensation.

Despite his remarkable achievements, Mbappé fell short of leading PSG to a coveted Champions League triumph, experiencing defeat in the final in 2020 and failing to score in both legs of the semifinals against Dortmund this season.

Notably, Mbappé, now 25 and already the third-highest scorer in France's history, nearly joined Real Madrid two years ago but opted to extend his stay at PSG until June 2024, a decision he maintains he does not regret.

Joining a formidable attacking lineup at Real Madrid alongside talents like Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo, Mbappé is poised to make a significant impact on the team.

While he aims to lead France to victory in the upcoming European Championship in Germany, Mbappé will not feature in the preliminary squad for the Paris Olympics in July and August.

Real Madrid confirmed the acquisition of the French sensation Kylian Mbappé on Monday 3rd June 2024, sealing a five-year contract and thereby concluding one of football's most drawn-out transfer sagas.

This announcement followed Real's recent triumph in the European Cup against Borussia Dortmund, where they secured their 15th title, adding further firepower to their already formidable attacking lineup.

At 25 years old, Mbappé, who rose to prominence as Paris Saint-Germain's top scorer over his seven-year tenure at the club, will now join forces with elite talents like Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham in Madrid, potentially shaping a dominant era in football.

During his time at PSG, Mbappé amassed over 300 appearances, reaching the milestone of 250 goals in March and securing another Ligue 1 title a month later.

Despite his remarkable domestic success, which includes six league titles with PSG and one with AS Monaco, Mbappé's ambition to claim the prestigious UEFA Champions League title remains unfulfilled, despite his 2018 FIFA World Cup victory with France.

However, joining Real Madrid presents Mbappé with a promising opportunity to vie for European glory, given the club's illustrious track record, having clinched six Champions League titles in the past decade.

Nonetheless, his eventual move to Real Madrid seemed inevitable, fulfilling a lifelong aspiration to represent the Spanish giants.