Kylian Mbappe signs 5-year contract with Real Madrid

Real Madrid officially signs World Cup-winner Kylian Mbappe on a five-year deal, confirming one of football's worst-kept secrets.

Real Madrid has officially announced the acquisition of Kylian Mbappe, the World Cup-winning striker, on a five-year contract. The 25-year-old Frenchman will join the 15-time European champions on July 1, immediately following the expiration of his contract with Paris St Germain.

The long-anticipated move has been confirmed by both parties, with Real Madrid releasing a statement saying, "Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe have reached an agreement for him to be a Real Madrid player for the next five seasons." This announcement solidifies Mbappe's transition to the Bernabeu Stadium, a transfer that has been the subject of intense speculation for months.

Currently, Mbappe is focused on representing France in Euro 2024 and will officially become a Real Madrid player once his commitments in the tournament are fulfilled. His arrival at the club comes at a time of triumph, as Real Madrid recently secured their 15th European title by defeating Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final, following their LaLiga victory.

Expressing his excitement about the move, Mbappe shared on X, "A dream made reality. Very happy and proud to form part of the club of my dreams, Real Madrid. It is impossible to explain how happy and emotional I feel in this moment." This transfer marks a significant milestone in Mbappe's career, as he departs PSG after six successful years, during which he won six Ligue 1 titles and scored 256 goals in 308 appearances for the club.

Despite his domestic success, Champions League glory eluded Mbappe during his time at PSG, with the team finishing as runners-up in 2020 and exiting at the semi-final stage this year. Now, as he embarks on a new chapter with Real Madrid, Mbappe will be aiming to add further accolades to his already impressive resume.