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French superstar Kylian Mbappe has officially signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer following the expiration of his Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) deal on June 30. The highly anticipated move marks a significant moment in football, with Mbappe set to don the famous white jersey of Los Blancos.
Kylian Mbappe, 25, had verbally agreed to the transfer in February and publicly announced his decision to leave PSG at the end of the season in May. Now, the deal is sealed, and the World Cup-winning striker will make his move to Spain when the La Liga transfer window opens on July 1.
Real Madrid is expected to announce the deal next week, with plans to formally present Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of Euro 2024. The forward’s arrival is set to electrify fans and strengthen Madrid’s already formidable squad.
Mbappe’s accolades are impressive. He is PSG’s all-time leading goalscorer, netting 256 goals since his initial loan move from Monaco in 2017. His new contract with Real Madrid runs until 2029, earning him 15 million euros (£12.8 million) per season. Additionally, Mbappe will receive a substantial signing-on bonus of 150 million euros (£128 million) over five years and retain a percentage of his image rights.
The French forward will join a star-studded team, including Luka Modric, who is set to sign a one-year extension with Real Madrid. Modric, 38, played a pivotal role in Madrid’s recent success, coming on as a substitute in their 15th European Cup victory with a 2-0 win against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
While Modric extends his stay, German midfielder Toni Kroos, 34, made his final appearance for the club after a decade of service, making way for Modric with just four minutes remaining in the match.
Real Madrid will celebrate their record-extending European success with a trophy parade through the streets of the Spanish capital on Sunday night, marking a new era with Mbappe poised to become a central figure in their pursuit of further glory.
This landmark signing underscores Real Madrid’s ambition and solidifies their position as one of the most dominant forces in European football. Fans eagerly await the arrival of Mbappe, hoping he will bring his goal-scoring prowess and star power to help Real Madrid achieve even greater heights.
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