The sports article will focus on soccer. - Mbappé finally becomes a monarch.
Kylian Mbappe is now a Real Madrid player. The 25-year-old, who won the 2018 World Cup and was runner-up in the 2022 World Cup, has fulfilled his long-held dream of joining the Champions League winners. Mbappe signed a contract that will run until June 30, 2029, just 44 hours after Real's 15th Champions League win.
It was already clear weeks ago that Mbappe would be leaving Paris Saint-Germain after seven years. He had wanted to join Real Madrid in 2020, but instead chose to extend his contract with PSG until June 2024. His final decision to join Real was a tightly-kept secret, with the only question being when the move would be announced.
French President Emmanuel Macron revealed the news during a visit to the French national team's headquarters in Clairefontaine, saying "Tonight." And that's exactly what happened. Mbappe seized the opportunity to make his move official without a buyout fee but, according to reports, the player and his agents will receive around 150 million euros.
PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi had said to Mbappe, "You can't leave without a buyout clause and strengthen our biggest rival." However, at CNN, he had more flattering words about Mbappe, calling him the best player in the world and saying that he joined PSG as a "18-year-old boy and now he's a big man."
Mbappe explained his decision to stay with PSG in 2022 by saying it was about more than just staying at the club. The World Cup in Qatar was also a factor. France's title defense failed in the final against Argentina, with Mbappe missing a penalty against his former PSG teammate, Lionel Messi.
The European Championship is taking place this year, and France's match against Austria on June 17 is scheduled. Real's win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final on Saturday might have played a part in the announcement timing. Interestingly, PSG lost to Dortmund in the semi-finals, and their dream of winning the most important club title still hasn't come true.
It's going to be intriguing to see how this team can continue without Mbappe, who's considered one of the best players in the world at the moment. European club coaches like Hansi Flick of Barcelona will be keeping a close eye on the situation. Mbappe also wants to leave a lasting legacy in Madrid, continuing the tradition of famous French players like Zinedine Zidane and Karim Benzema.
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- The decision of Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid has sparked interest among soccer pundits, with experts like Hansi Flick keeping a close eye on the situation in Barcelona.
- Paris Saint-Germain, led by President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, will have to navigate the post-Mbappé era without their star player, who is considered one of the best in the world.
- Despite his move to Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé remains a symbol of French soccer excellence, following in the footsteps of legendary players like Zinedine Zidane and Karim Benzema.
- As Mbappé prepares to represent Real Madrid in the Champions League, his former team Paris Saint-Germain will be looking to rebound from their loss to Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals and continue their quest for the Soccer World Championship.
- In recent news, it was reported that Kylian Mbappé secured a lucrative contract with Real Madrid, set to run until June 30, 2029, despite Nasser Al-Khelaifi's initial objections to a buyout clause.
- Following Mbappé's departure, the Spanish soccer scene will see a significant shakeup, as the star player joins forces with his new club Real Madrid, who are fresh off their 15th Champions League victory.
- CNN covered the fallout of Mbappé's departure from Paris Saint-Germain, with the network's coverage emphasizing the 25-year-old's incredible talent and the immense impact he had during his time in Paris.
