Kylian Mbappe to Join Real Madrid This Summer: Report

Kylian Mbappe set to join Real Madrid after his contract with PSG expires, ending a long-standing transfer saga. Announcement expected soon.

The January transfer window deadline day has come and gone, but the big news of player transactions broke today. It's official - Kylian Mbappe will be joining Real Madrid once his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires this summer. This news comes from multiple reliable sources, starting with Le Parisien and later confirmed by ESPN.

This highly anticipated move has been the subject of speculation for a long time, and it turned into a full-blown drama this past summer. The narrative of Mbappe's transfer to Madrid has been ongoing for the past three summers, so it's a relief for it to finally reach a conclusion now. The timing is perfect, with Mbappe's contract with PSG set to end on June 30.

Despite having the option to increase his earnings at PSG, Mbappe is expected to take a sizable pay cut as part of his move to Real Madrid. This decision reflects his desire to win bigger trophies at Real Madrid, as no club has won the UEFA Champions League more times than Madrid. Additionally, no club has invested more money in an attempt to win the UCL than PSG.

Mbappe's annual salary at Paris Saint-Germain is reported to be around €72 million, making him the highest-paid player in the world. An official announcement of his move to Real Madrid could be coming as early as next week, creating a massive buzz heading into the Madrid Derby tomorrow.