Real Madrid is set to announce the long-anticipated signing of Kylian Mbappe in the coming days.
The French forward, 25, will join the newly-crowned European champions on a lucrative five-year contract, marking the culmination of a widely speculated transfer saga.
Mbappe’s impending move comes after Madrid’s Champions League triumph over Borussia Dortmund and their recent La Liga title victory.
Having initially intended to join Madrid two years ago, Mbappe opted to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain.
However, with his contract expiring on June 30, he is now poised to depart PSG on a free transfer this summer.
Despite his imminent transfer, Mbappe is expected to join Madrid after France’s Euro 2024 campaign, delaying his arrival in the Spanish capital until mid-July.
It remains uncertain whether he will participate in the Paris Olympics later in the summer.
Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti refrained from discussing Mbappe following Saturday’s European triumph.
The Frenchman, who has never won the Champions League, will captain France in the upcoming European Championship, with national team boss Didier Deschamps acknowledging and accommodating the timing of Madrid’s announcement.
This article was updated 12 hours ago
