The Truth about Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid Transfer

In the fast-paced world of football transfers, one name has been making headlines recently – Kylian Mbappe, the star striker who is rumored to join Real Madrid soon.

This news comes from highly respected French transfer market expert, Santi Aouna, via Footmercato.

In this article, we’ll dive into the details surrounding Mbappe’s potential move, the reasons behind his decision, and what it means for both clubs involved.

The Mbappe-Madrid Saga: A Recap

To understand the significance of this news, we need to go back a few years. In 2017, Madrid’s President, Florentino Perez, attempted to bring Mbappe to the Spanish capital.

However, his efforts were in vain as Mbappe opted to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) instead. Fast forward to 2022, and the stage was set for Mbappe to finally make the switch to Madrid.

But just when it seemed like a done deal, he surprised everyone by signing a contract extension with PSG, much to the disappointment of Madrid fans.

Mbappe’s Contract and the Window of Opportunity

Mbappe’s contract extension in 2022 included an optional extra year, giving him the freedom to negotiate with other clubs from January 1 of that year.

Despite the extension, rumors about his future continued to swirl. On January 4, Mbappe himself confirmed that he hadn’t made a decision yet but expressed his motivation for the upcoming season.

The footballing world eagerly awaited his next move, with all eyes on Madrid.

Real Madrid’s Pursuit of Mbappe

According to reports in The Times, Madrid made an approach to Mbappe, only to be turned down by the Frenchman.

It is believed that Mbappe was unimpressed with their offer, which led to speculation about other potential suitors.

Premier League clubs were rumored to be interested in signing the World Cup winner.

However, Footmercato and Santi Aouna, a trusted source in the French transfer market, claim that Mbappe has reached an agreement with Madrid a few days ago, making him a future Galactico.

The Third Time’s the Charm for Perez

If these reports are accurate, it will be a case of third time lucky for Madrid President Perez.

In his first attempt to sign Mbappe in 2017, Perez was unsuccessful.

The young Frenchman chose to join PSG, where he enjoyed tremendous success, including winning the Ligue 1 title and reaching the Champions League semi-finals with Monaco.

Five years later, Perez had another opportunity to bring Mbappe to Madrid, but it seemed to slip away.

However, this time, it appears that the stars have aligned for the Spanish giants.