- Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid on a free transfer, signing a five-year contract worth €15 million per year.
- He expressed his excitement on social media, calling it a dream come true.
- Real Madrid secured their 15th Champions League title just two days prior to Mbappe’s arrival.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.
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The 25-year-old, PSG’s record goalscorer with 256 goals in 308 appearances, has signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid, earning €15 million (£12.8 million) per year after tax.
He will receive a signing-on bonus of just over £85 million from Real Madrid, with the fee paid in instalments over the duration of his contract.
The 2018 World Cup winner joins Real Madrid just two days after Carlo Ancelotti’s side secured their 15th Champions League title.
Completing a double following their LaLiga championship win.
A one-line statement from the European champions announcing Mbappe’s arrival said:
“Real Madrid CF and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons.”
Mbappe then expressed his joy at the move by posting pictures on social media of himself as a child wearing a Real Madrid kit.
He said: “A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dreams, Real Madrid.
“Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. Hala Madrid!”
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The Spanish giants have been long-term admirers of Mbappe and attempted to sign him in 2022, but the forward opted to commit to a new two-year deal at the Parc des Princes.
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