Kylian Mbappé has officially joined Real Madrid in a blockbuster move, making him the highest-paid player at the club. The French forward has signed a five-year contract with the Spanish giants, with a salary that will make him the envy of his teammates.
According to various sources, Mbappé will earn a net annual salary of 15 million euros, which is around 20 million euros gross. This is a significant drop from the 72 million euros he was earning at PSG, but it will still put him well ahead of his Madrid teammates. For comparison, Tony Kroos earns 13 million euros per year, while Jude Bellingham earns 11 million.
Image rights windfall
In addition to his fixed salary, Mbappé is also expected to earn a large sum from his image rights. The player is expected to retain 80% of his image rights, which would have earned him around 20 million euros per year at PSG. In Madrid, this figure is expected to skyrocket, allowing Mbappé to earn huge sums from his sponsors and individual partnerships.
Performance bonuses
Finally, Mbappé’s contract also includes various performance-related bonuses. The player will receive bonuses for goals scored and Ballon d’Or wins.
A historic signing
In addition to his financial remuneration, Mbappé also received a signing bonus of 100 million euros when he joined Real Madrid.
In total, Mbappé’s contract is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of euros, making him one of the highest-paid players in the world.
A bet on the future
Real Madrid have made a big bet on the future by signing Kylian Mbappé. The young French forward is considered one of the best players in the world, and he has the potential to become a legend at the Madrid club.
It remains to be seen if Mbappé will live up to the expectations placed on him, but one thing is for sure: his arrival at Real Madrid is a historic event for the club.