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Kylian Mbappe signs five-year contract with Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe signs five-year contract with Real Madrid

June 3, 2024

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé is finally a Real Madrid player.

Real Madrid said on Monday it reached a deal with the France star for the next five seasons, bringing together one of soccer’s top talents and its most successful club.

The announcement came after years of flirtation by Madrid with the player who inherited the status of the best in the game from Lionel Messi.

The 25-year-old World Cup winner with France joins a Madrid team that is already loaded with talent and still celebrating its latest European triumph.

Just two days ago, Madrid won a record-extending 15th European Cup title when it beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League final in London.

Until now, Mbappé has played club soccer only for French teams — first at Monaco and for the past seven seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, which he left as a free agent after it failed to persuade him to renew his contract.

In 2021, Madrid was rejected after offering PSG a bid of 180 million euros — the same amount PSG paid Monaco for a teenage Mbappé years earlier.

French football star Kylian Mbappe has officially signed a five-year contract with Spanish giants Real Madrid, in what is being hailed as one of the biggest transfer deals in recent history. The 22-year-old forward, who has been widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in the world of football, will now be donning the iconic white jersey of Real Madrid and playing alongside some of the biggest names in the sport.

Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid comes after months of speculation and rumors surrounding his future, with many top clubs vying for his signature. However, it was ultimately Real Madrid who managed to secure the coveted player, reportedly paying a hefty transfer fee to Paris Saint-Germain, where Mbappe had been playing since 2017.

The signing of Mbappe is seen as a major coup for Real Madrid, who have been looking to bolster their squad and strengthen their attacking options. With his lightning speed, impeccable dribbling skills, and clinical finishing ability, Mbappe is expected to be a key player for the team and help them compete for major trophies both domestically and in Europe.

Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid has also sparked excitement among fans, who are eagerly anticipating seeing him in action alongside the likes of Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, and Eden Hazard. The prospect of Mbappe forming a formidable partnership with these established stars has already generated a buzz in the football world, with many predicting that Real Madrid could be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming seasons.

As Mbappe embarks on this new chapter in his career, all eyes will be on him to see how he adapts to life at one of the biggest clubs in the world. With his talent, determination, and hunger for success, there is no doubt that Mbappe will be looking to make a big impact at Real Madrid and continue to cement his status as one of the brightest talents in football today.