Kylian Mbappé is set to be handsomely rewarded at Real Madrid, surpassing club stars Vinicius and Bellingham in terms of salary.
According to RMC Sport, discord might be brewing in the Real Madrid dressing room as Kylian Mbappé is poised to become the highest-paid player at the club, ahead of Vinicius and Bellingham.
Sources from RMC indicate that this salary will be accompanied by a percentage of image rights, an unprecedented financial arrangement in the history of the Madrid club. Mbappé is expected to earn between €30 million and €35 million gross per year for a five-season contract. His signing bonus is rumored to be €130 million. As for image rights, Real Madrid typically retains 50% of its players’ image rights. However, « this time, he would have made an unprecedented effort and reduced his percentage. The price to pay to secure one of the best players in the world, » according to L’Equipe.
While these reports circulate, Real Madrid has not yet confirmed these details, likely preferring to wait until after the Champions League final. This caution aligns with the club’s usual strategy to avoid distractions before major sporting events, notably the upcoming Champions League final.
This new salary dynamic could impact the financial structure of the Madrid dressing room and future contract negotiations with other players. Nonetheless, it underscores Real Madrid’s commitment to maintaining its position among the most ambitious and financially well-structured clubs in the football world. While it might create some issues, there’s no doubt that Real Madrid has already anticipated this possibility.
