Kylian Mbappé has been free to negotiate with other clubs as he entered the final six months of his contract with PSG. He has not yet decided where he will play next season, but it is already known who has first scheduled a meeting with him to discuss a potentially historic contract. In a surprising move in May 2022, Mbappé chose to stay at PSG, signing a new contract despite widespread expectations of him joining Real Madrid. His current contract with PSG expires at the end of this season, enabling him to negotiate with other clubs from January 1. Although he has the option to extend his contract with PSG for another year automatically, many believe he will choose a different path this time.
Numerous clubs have expressed interest in Mbappé, with strong links to Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Real Madrid, who have long sought to bring the French striker to Santiago Bernabéu. In May 2022, he disappointed Real Madrid by deciding to remain at PSG, even after reportedly promising to sign with them. Despite this, Real Madrid’s president Florentino Pérez remains undeterred.
Regarded as perhaps the world’s best striker, Mbappé’s position became even more significant after Karim Benzema’s departure from Real Madrid. Although Mbappé has stated he will only make a decision about his career at the season’s end, this won’t stop other clubs from approaching him with offers. According to L’Équipe, Florentino Pérez has already taken initiative, being the first to schedule a meeting with Mbappé and his representatives. Pérez is keen to ensure Real Madrid secures Mbappé this time, aiming to demonstrate how much the club wants him.
Anticipating Mbappé’s potential free transfer in the summer, Real Madrid is reportedly prepared to offer him a substantial salary, positioning him among the world’s highest-paid athletes. Additionally, French media report that they might propose a three-year contract valued at over 200 million euros, an unprecedented figure in European football. While it’s uncertain if other clubs can match Real Madrid’s offer, it seems inevitable that Mbappé is destined to play for the ‘Kings’ one day. However, his final decision is yet to be confirmed.
