The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga took an unexpected turn on Monday as Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal made an unprecedented bid of €300 million to sign the French football superstar. Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Paris Saint Germain (PSG) had accepted the bid and given Al-Hilal permission to negotiate with Mbappe and his team.
The offer presented by Al-Hilal has been making waves in the football world, not only due to the record-breaking transfer fee but also the staggering salary package. The Riyadh-based club has offered Mbappe an eye-watering one-year contract worth €700 million, which has been the subject of massive attention online.
The breakdown of the salary package is mind-boggling:
- €58.33 million per month
- €13.3 million per week
- €1.9 million per day
- €79,900 per hour
- €1,332 per minute
- €22 per second
This extraordinary offer has the potential to disrupt the previously presumed front-runners in the race to sign Mbappe, including La Liga giants Real Madrid. Although Mbappe had refused to sign an extension with PSG, the prospect of the one-year deal with Al-Hilal could open the door for a free transfer to Real Madrid ahead of the 2024 season.
While Al-Hilal’s €300 million bid has been officially presented to PSG by letter, any potential transfer is subject to Mbappe’s agreement. So far, Mbappe has not shown interest in moving to the rapidly growing Saudi league, but the unprecedented offer might give him reason to reconsider.
The one-year contract with Al-Hilal allows Mbappe the option to join Real Madrid as a free agent next summer, which has added to the intrigue of the situation. It has been reported that Real Madrid, along with other clubs such as Manchester United, Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Tottenham, have expressed interest in signing the French forward.
As the negotiations unfold, the football world eagerly awaits Mbappe’s decision on his future. PSG, on the other hand, is keen on securing a transfer now rather than risk losing the star player for free next year.
As this thrilling transfer saga continues to develop, football fans around the globe are left wondering where Mbappe’s next destination will be and how this massive offer will impact the football landscape.
