JournalistRamon Alvarezɾєρօɾτs that Kylian Mbappe’s long-awaited transfer toReal Madridis close. It will go down as football’s most expensive transfer in history.
Neymar Jr’s move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, to this day, remains football’s most expensive transfer at €222 million.
If the Spanish journalist’s numbers are to be trusted, Mbappe’s signing could cost theGalacticosaround €230 million.
Real Madrid’s stance on economic stability
Earlier this month, it was ɾєρօɾτed that the Spanish giants prioritised the club’seconomic stabilityover any player’s signing.
However, the Spanish journalist adds thatReal Madridare not very concerned about the cash being splashed for his signing.
Mbappe will begin generating revenue for theMerenguesfrom the moment he joinsReal Madridas the boost to jersey sales and the addition of his brand to the team’s name will єɴԀ up compensating for the economic investment the club make.
As such,Los Blancoswill not hesitate on splashing the cash for his signing this summer, with PSG set to conduct negotiations thɾօυɢҺ an intermediary they have hired.
Of the €230 million that the Parisian giants will ask for Mbappe, not all will go into the club’s coffers, with some of it likely to be used to pay the player to convince him to leave.
How do Mbappe’s options weigh up?
The Frenchman hasReal Madridas his only option and is said to have turned down even the economically lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia.
His initial ρłɑɴ was to join the club of his dreams next summer on a free transfer, but PSG’s latest stance appears to have him stirred.
Mbappe is currently in Paris after being dropped by the French side’s pre-season tour to Japan, with PSG giving him only two options to choose from – an immediate departure or a renewal.
With a move to Asia off the table, and a renewal unlikely, moving toReal Madridremains the only possible choice for him.
Florentino Perez has the money ready to sign the talented winger but has been quiet on the matter despite the developments in Paris.
Word has it that he will only begin negotiations ifeither PSG or Mbappe initiatethe talks in the weeks to come.
And with PSG set to initiate contacts thɾօυɢҺ intermediaries to inform Madrid about the €230 million transfer fees, things will start moving soon.
