Mbappe’s Madrid Move Confirmed: Big Signing-on Fee but Lower Weekly Wage Than 10 Premier League Stars

Kylian Mbappe’s highly anticipated transfer to Real Madrid is finally official! Here’s a breakdown of the details:

The Transfer:

• Mbappe joins Real Madrid on a free transfer after his PSG contract expires on June 30th.
• He’ll officially join the La Liga giants on July 1st.

Signing Bonus vs Weekly Wage:

• Mbappe will receive a massive signing-on fee, with estimates ranging from £80 million to £128 million.
• However, his weekly wage of around £250,000 after tax is surprisingly modest compared to his standing.

Premier League Earners Outpace Mbappe:

• Interestingly, at least 10 Premier League players currently earn more than Mbappe’s weekly wage.
• Manchester City dominates this list with Kevin De Bruyne at the top (£400,000), followed by Erling Haaland (£375,000).

Top Earners in the Premier League:

1. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) – £400,000
2. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – £375,000
3. Casimiro (Manchester United) – £350,000
4. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – £350,000
5. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) – £325,000 (loaned to Roma in 2023-24)
6. Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea) – £325,000 (loaned to Roma in 2023-24)
7. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) – £300,000
8. Jack Grealish (Manchester City) – £300,000
9. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) – £300,000
10. Kai Havertz (Chelsea) – £280,000

Mbappe’s Focus:

• Despite the lower weekly wage, Mbappe is likely more focused on the massive signing bonus and joining his dream club.
• He’s currently with the French national team preparing for Euro 2024 and will officially link up with Real Madrid after the tournament.

A Dream Realized:

• Mbappe expressed his joy on social media, stating, “A dream made reality. Very happy and proud to form part of the club of my dreams, Real Madrid.”