Real Madrid has begun finalizing the paperwork to sign French striker Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain, according to Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mont. He indicated that Los Blancos intend to reach out to the player during the first week of January. In addition, it is anticipated that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will personally contact Mbappe to discuss the transfer terms.
Mbappe has featured in 22 matches across all competitions this season for PSG, delivering 21 goals and 2 assists. By the end of October, he was third in the Ballon d’Or rankings, trailing Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami.
On December 10, Sport.fr reported that PSG and Real Madrid had reached a transfer agreement, allowing PSG to receive financial compensation and bonuses for Mbappe. Meanwhile, AS reported on December 6 that Real Madrid leadership planned to approach the 24-year-old striker’s representatives with a contract offer on January 1, 2024, giving Mbappe two weeks to decide.
Earlier, there were also talks suggesting Mbappe could continue his career in Saudi Arabia, should a move occur, with discussions about where he might compete next season. The situation illustrated the high level of interest across Europe and beyond, underscoring Mbappe’s status as one of the world’s premier forwards and a linchpin for both club and country performances.