In a move that has sent shockwaves through the football world, Real Madrid of Spain's La Liga announced on Monday that they have signed French superstar Kylian Mbappe on a five-year contract.
\"Real Madrid C. F. and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons,\" the Spanish heavyweights confirmed in an official statement.
Mbappe took to X to express his excitement, stating, \"A dream come true, So happy and proud to join the club of my dream. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can't wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. ¡Hala Madrid!\"
According to ESPN, Mbappe's salary will be 15 million euros (about $16.4 million) per year after taxes, along with a 150 million euro signing-on bonus spread over five years. While this offer is modest compared to his earnings at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and previous offers, the 25-year-old is eager to play at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and pursue more trophy wins.
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