Kylian Mbappe could potentially face a significant decrease in his salary amounting to £21m if he opts to secure a move from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Real Madrid. The pursuit of the French striker by the Spanish club has been an ongoing saga in recent years, but there is growing optimism that Mbappe will finally make his way to the Bernabeu when his PSG contract expires in the summer. However, it appears that things are not as straightforward as they seem.
According to reports from ESPN, Real Madrid’s current offer to Mbappe is lower than previous offers, while PSG has supposedly presented a new contract with the same terms, which would mean an annual salary of £31.6m. The future of Mbappe remains uncertain, but Real Madrid, despite their interest in the player, is apparently offering less money than before.
Sources suggest that Real Madrid is reluctant to disrupt their current wage structure, even if it means that Mbappe would become the highest-paid player at the club based on the current offer. ESPN’s source claims that the LaLiga side does not want to pay Mbappe significantly more than established stars such as Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jnr, who reportedly earn around £9m per season.
Mbappe’s future has been a significant talking point in European football for the past few years. After helping PSG win the Trophee des Champions with a 2-0 victory over Toulouse earlier this month, Mbappe was asked about his plans. He stated that he had not yet made a decision and emphasized the agreement he made with the PSG president in the summer, which aimed to protect all parties involved and maintain the club’s stability for future challenges.
Despite journalists in France continuously seeking answers, Mbappe confirmed that he would not delay announcing his decision once he has made up his mind. He emphasized his focus on winning trophies and the importance of the team’s goals. Mbappe added that within the club, nobody discusses his situation, highlighting his desire to contribute towards winning trophies.