Kylian Mbappe's New Salary From His Real Madrid Contract: Is The ...
The annual ritual of speculating about Kylian Mbappe’s future at Real Madrid has, in all likelihood, drawn to a close. Over the weekend, the French prodigy decided to leave Paris at the end of the ongoing 2023-24 season and join the Galacticos, according to a report by the French morning daily Le Parisien.
At just 25, Mbappe is one of the biggest names in the world of football and ranks in the pantheon of the modern-day greats. A FIFA World Cup winner (in 2018), he is also one of the highest-paid footballers in the world. No wonder there is a heightened interest in Kylian Mbappe’s potential salary at Real Madrid. But more of that in a bit.
Amidst the buzz around Mbappe’s potential transfer to the Spanish capital, during the 2023-24 summer transfer window, multiple reports suggested that the Frenchman was looking at a move to the Middle East. The rumours got wind in sail when Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal offered him a contract worth a ridiculous USD 775 million (including commercial arrangements and image rights) per year.
Mbappe’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain runs out at the end of the 2023-24 season, making him a free agent. Therefore, the player’s reluctance to sign a new deal with his present club, since July 2023, gave birth to all the speculations regarding his future. Now, it seems, the pieces of the puzzle have fallen into place.
So, on that note, let us delve deep into everything we know about Kylian Mbappe’s potential salary from his Real Madrid contract, and how the transfer is likely to impact the club.
According to reports, Kylian Mbappe earns an annual salary of USD 77.6 million at PSG. With an earning of USD 120 per annum (including his winnings, bonuses and endorsement deals), he is easily the highest-paid footballer in the European club football landscape. Naturally, any club wanting to sign him will have to offer a huge sum.
However, several sources suggest the Frenchman is all set to take a pay cut to join the Spanish juggernauts, that too by a significant margin. Mbappe might receive a salary lower than USD 430,000 (a little over MYR 2 million) per week at Real Madrid, as the club is unwilling to smash its wage structure.
To compensate for the huge pay cut, the Madrid-based side is likely to offer Mbappe a signing bonus of around USD 108 million (MYR 513.4 million), followed by additional bonuses, according to multiple reports.
Additionally, the Galacticos are likely to give the World Cup winner 60 per cent of his image rights and keep the other 40 per cent with them. Usually, Real Madrid claims 50 per cent of its players’ image rights.
How is Kylian Mbappe likely to impact the club? Picture Credits: Courtesy Kylian Mbappé/InstagramBesides his potential salary at Real Madrid, fans are also speculating about the impact a player of Kylian Mbappe’s stature will have on the club.
To start, Real Madrid is one of the biggest names in the global club football landscape. The club’s name signifies widespread success and glittering silverware. With one of the best squads in the world filled with star footballers, the Madrid-based side enters every competition as a favourite for the title.
Even though they won the Copa Del Rey in 2022-23, Real Madrid’s inability to win either the La Liga or the UEFA Champions League title last season came as a significant blow to their reputation. They are on the course to enjoy better success in the ongoing season — they have already won the Supercopa de Espana title, sit atop the La Liga table at present, and are in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
To ensure winning more silverware in the following seasons, they are looking to secure the services of Mbappe.
Mbappe has enjoyed considerable success on the international stage and French domestic football. However, the prolific forward is yet to win a Champions League title. The closest he came to lifting the trophy was in 2020 when PSG was defeated by Bayern Munich in the final.
When it comes to the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid has a rich legacy, having won the tournament a record 14 times. Therefore, Mbappe’s best chance of lifting the coveted silverware might come with the Spanish side, and he will be looking to take full advantage of the Galacticos’ world-class squad featuring the likes of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, among others.
(Main Image Credits: Courtesy Kylian Mbappé/Instagram and Real Madrid C.F./Instagram; Featured Image Credits: Courtesy Kylian Mbappé/Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)– What does Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid contract offer? According to reports, Kylian Mbappe is likely to receive a signing bonus of an estimated USD 108 million. In addition, he will have 60 per cent of his image rights.
– How much is Kylian Mbappe’s salary in Real Madrid? Even though the actual figures have not been revealed thus far, reports suggest that Kylian Mbappe will not receive more than USD 430,000 per week.
