After revealing his intentions to leave Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe has now identified his future destination. The long-running saga surrounding the French star’s transfer has finally come to an end with a five-year deal with Real Madrid. Despite some pay cuts, this move is being hailed as the most expensive free transfer in the history of soccer.
The official announcement of this significant move is still pending. It is reported that both parties will make the announcement once PSG and Real Madrid are no longer able to face each other in the Champions League. Considering this context, it is worth exploring Mbappe’s current net worth and salary following this monumental agreement.
Kylian Mbappe is widely recognized as one of the top soccer players of his generation. Alongside his on-field success, he has amassed a considerable fortune, with his net worth estimated to be around $180 million by 2024. This wealth primarily comes from his professional soccer career, as well as lucrative endorsement deals with brands like Hublot, EA Sports, and Nike.
During his time at Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe earned an annual wage of approximately $80.8 million. However, this figure has significantly decreased following his move to Real Madrid. According to BBC, the World Cup winner will now earn an estimated annual salary of around $16 million at his new club.
The contract with Real Madrid will span five years, during which Mbappe will earn a total salary of $80 million. But the financial benefits go beyond just his salary. Included in the Paris-born player’s contract is an astonishing signing-on bonus worth $160 million.
While Mbappe has not yet signed a contract with Real Madrid, the announcement of the deal is expected to be made once it is no longer possible for the two clubs to meet in this season’s Champions League.
These lucrative numbers are sure to further increase the superstar’s wealth during his time in the Spanish capital over the next five years. Another question that fans are likely to ask after the agreement is which shirt number Kylian Mbappe will wear?
Currently, at PSG, Kylian Mbappe sports the Number 7 jersey. However, when he moves to Real Madrid, it may be difficult for him to keep this number as it is currently occupied by Vinicius Junior. Currently, only Number 9 is available and could be a potential option for the Frenchman’s new number. However, there is another possibility. The Number 10 jersey is currently worn by Luka Modric, whose contract ends at the end of this season.
This could make Number 10 available for Mbappe to wear, the same number he proudly represents for France’s National team. Now all eyes are on the summer transfer window, which brings the highly anticipated signing into action.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
According to the Source essentiallysports.com