Real Madrid Announces Signing of Kylian Mbappe on Free Transfer from PSG

Real Madrid has officially confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. The French international, currently with Les Bleus for UEFA Euro 2024, will join the Spanish and European champions on a five-year deal, commencing at the conclusion of his contract with PSG in June.

Following the announcement, Mbappe expressed his excitement about joining Real Madrid in a statement on social media. He described it as a dream come true and conveyed his happiness and pride in becoming part of the club of his dreams.

"A dream come true, So happy and proud to join the club of my dream, Real Madrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can't wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. ¡Hala Madrid!"

The 25-year-old had previously expressed his desire to represent France at the Olympic Games in Paris, but the Olympic squad released on Monday did not include him.

Contract Details

Real Madrid announced that Mbappe has signed a contract with the club until 2029 at Santiago Bernabeu. He is reported to take the number 9 jersey as he moves from PSG to join the Spanish giants.

Prior to joining Real Madrid, Mbappe enjoyed success with PSG, winning six Ligue 1 titles, four Coupe de France titles, and making appearances in one UEFA Champions League final and two semifinals during his six-year tenure at Parc des Princes.

During the past season, Mbappe's PSG reached the Champions League semifinals but was defeated by Real Madrid, who went on to claim the title in a final against Borussia Dortmund.

Rise to Prominence

Kylian Mbappe began his career with AS Monaco before moving to PSG. His breakthrough performances in Ligue 1 and on the global stage, including his role in France's 2018 World Cup victory, propelled him to international stardom.

He also led France to the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar, where they narrowly lost to Argentina. During his time at PSG, Mbappe was a key player alongside Lionel Messi, with whom he shared the field during their tenure at the Parisian club.

Exciting Future at Real Madrid

As he joins Real Madrid, Mbappe is expected to form a formidable attacking unit alongside players such as Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and new arrival Endrick. Additionally, he will reunite with compatriots Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy, who are all part of the French national team squad for Euro 2024.

Career Accolades

Throughout his career, Kylian Mbappe has achieved remarkable success, including winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup and securing seven Ligue 1 titles, four of which were with PSG. He also claimed the Golden Boot at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and has been a prolific goal scorer in the top European leagues since the 2017-18 season.

With this high-profile signing, Real Madrid is poised to strengthen its squad and contend for further domestic and international honors in the coming years.