Considered one of the largest names in the world of football, Kylian Mbappé is on his way to his glory. Earlier, his fans were waiting with their hearts steady while waiting for him to make the decision that whether he wants to stay in PSG or join Real Madrid. After revealing his decision of staying in PSG, let's take a look at his impressive bonus and salary.
Discover our latest podcast
Mbappé's huge contract
He was already one of the highest-paid players in the world. But there is no doubt that he will climb the rankings. By extending his contract with PSG, Kylian Mbappé has achieved a real bargain. Despite being approached by Real Madrid, the World Champion preferred to stay at the capital club to try and win the Champions League with his beloved team.
According to the New York Times, the PSG striker, who signed a three-year contract, will receive 250 million euros until 2025. He also received a huge signing bonus of 125 million euros. An exorbitant amount has never been reached in the history of football. Kylian Mbappé is therefore breaking records in terms of precocity, but also financially.
The ambitions of Kylian Mbappé
In an interview, the 23-year-old returned to the specifics that made him change his decision when he wanted to join Real Madrid with the presence of Emmanuel Macron, the French President, to convince him to stay at PSG:
He told me: I want you to stay. I don't want you to leave now. You are so important for the country. (...) When the president tells you that, it counts
Mbappé also confided his ambitions, particularly with regard to the Ballon d'Or.
I think I'm on the verge of winning it. I always say that I dream of everything. I have no limits
Considered one of the favourites to win the 2022 edition with Karim Benzema, Mbappé now has two goals with PSG to end his Parisian adventure on a high. Winning the C1 and lifting the Ballon d'Or.
This article was translated from Gentside FR.
Sources used:
New York Times, 'Kylian Mbappé Is Coming for It All'
Read more:
⋙ Kylian Mbappé's incredible multi-million-pound house in Paris (PHOTOS)
⋙ Kylian Mbappé: Here's everything we know about his rumoured new girlfriend, Inès Rau (PHOTO)
⋙ This is the richest footballer in the world and it’s not Ronaldo or Messi