It would have somehow been a very unique achievement if he won the ballon d'or during his stay at PSG, but he had to realize that the league is not his level and it was a waste of his time in some respects. He stayed for the money and there is nothing bad to be said about players who decide to give themselves some time at a club other than Real Madrid. But staying for seven years in Ligue 1?
I was interested in Mbappe's new salary and found
this website. As always it is hard to verify any information about players' salaries and bonuses and what not, but it is said that he earned "£171m every year while at Paris Saint-Germain". Man that is unreal. If this is true and I dont know whether anyone here has some sources verifying this as there are numbers all over the place about his salary, it would have made him £1,190m - £1.19 billion - in seven years. Whatever the number is, he is probably close to being a billionaire.
But as was expected, any money that Real Madrid would have had to spend on transfer fees now more or less went into his pockets. He receieved a "signing bonus worth £128m over five years." On top of that comes the salrary of "around £246,154 every week". This is about £200m for five years. Given that his bank account is already nuts, still making £40m in salaries and bonuses alone is unbelievable. There are no sponsorships and other income sources included. What a lucky guy.
But apart from all these financials, Real Madrid is turning into a monster. Having two players on the field like Vinicius Junior and Mbappe is a nightmare for any opponent no matter who the opponent is. Whatever the case though, I am looking forward to some great La Liga games and this transfer raises the bar a lot for Barcelona as there is hardly any realistic way to counter such a transfer coup. In the next few years they can only hope to get lucky to raise some Messi-like player out of coincidence and Real Madrid won't stop here. With that team, there is no more pressure and they have all the time in the world to now cherry pick only. Bellingham so young, Mbappe has almost a decade to go, many other young talents on the rise. Golden times are waiting for that club.
Mbappe's move to Real Madrid signifies a shift not only in his career but also in the view of European football. While his time at PSG was financially lucrative, there's a mixed feeling that his talents were overshadowed by the level of competition in Ligue 1. Regardless his move to Madrid gives an opportunity for him to showcase his skills on a global stage, alongside other young talents. Financially, the salaries and bonuses paint a picture of wealth, making Mbappe one of the wealthiest athletes in the world, if the figures are accurate.
Real Madrid's acquisition of Mbappe not only strengthens their squad but solidifies their status as a football powerhouse. With players like Vinicius and potentially Mbappe on the field, they become a force capable of challenging any opponent. This move also sets a bar for their rivals, particularly Barcelona, who may struggle to match such a transfer coup in the near future. The prospect of witnessing Mbappe in La Liga promises an era of exciting football and intense competition, with Real Madrid positioned as a dominant force in European football.
Looking ahead, Real Madrid's future seems bright with the experienced players and emerging talents. With Mbappe likely to have a remarkable time at the club, they have the luxury of building a team that can dominate both domestically and in European competitions for years to come. This transfer is the beginning of a new chapter for Real Madrid, that promises golden times and a period of success for the club and its supporters.