In June 2023, Kylian Mbappé officially informed Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) by letter that he would not exercise the one -sided renewal clause in his contract, which would have extended his stay in the club until June 2025. The French star had already made up to join Real MadridA decision that was finally materialized.
According to the French newspaper The teamMbappé’s choice to leave PSG came at a huge financial cost. By rejecting the renewal went forward from an astonishing $ 250 million ($ 270 million) in potential revenue.
The economic details behind MBAppe’s missed revenue on PSG are astonishing. The team describes the numbers as follows:
- 70 million euros ($ 76 million) in salarywhich included an increase of 20% compared to his previous season’s revenue.
- $ 180 million ($ 194 million) in bonuses, incentives and payment -related payments.
Had he only stayed another season in Paris, he would have earned One year What he will get now Over five years on Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s offer: Lower salary, but a unique advantage
At Real Madrid, Mbappé earns a Gross salary of $ 32 million ($ 35 million) per season. Besides, he received one Signing bonus of $ 100 million ($ 108 million) When he joined the club. Although this is significantly lower than he could have done at PSG, his move to Madrid offers other important benefits.
One of the most important factors in his decision was Image rights. Real Madrid usually shares image rights 50-50 between the club and the player. But in Mbappé’s case he secured a 80-20 split to his advantageWhich makes him the foremost recipient of his personal brand revenue.
Why did Mbappé Real Madrid choose?
Despite the significant economic victim, Mbappé’s decision was driven by sports ambition rather than a monetary profit. To play for Real Madrid offers the French:
- The chance to win more titles – Madrid is the most successful club in the Champions League history, which provides a greater opportunity for cutlery.
- Personal and professional growth – As 25 years, Mbappé wanted a new challenge in his career.
- A inheritance opportunity – Many legendary players have strengthened their place in football history by succeeding on Real Madrid.
- Greater control over his brand – The more favorable agreement for image rights improves his financial opportunities outside football.
A strategic move beyond money
Mbappé’s transfer to Real Madrid is one of the most important movements in recent football history. While he financially sacrificed a massive sum, his long-term profits-boat can over and off the plan-weigh the immediate monetary loss. With Madrid’s global brand and the opportunity to cement himself as one of the greatest players of all time, this decision may ultimately prove to be the best in his career.
Eventually, It was not just about money – it was about ambition, inheritance and a new chapter in football history.
