Kylian Mbappe Confirms Departure from PSG and Future Move to Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe, the renowned 25-year-old French striker, has confirmed his decision to leave Paris St-Germain (PSG) at the end of the season and join Real Madrid. With Mbappe's contract set to expire by June, this comes as a significant move in the football world.

Mbappe, who has scored a record-breaking 244 goals for PSG, made his desired future arrangements known to Nasser Al-Khelaifi, PSG's president. The formal signing with Real Madrid has not yet taken place, but plans for the official news can be expected once the teams have completed their run in the current season's Champions League.

Mbappe's expectations include signing a five-year deal with Real Madrid, acquiring a yearly salary of €15m (£12.8m), and receiving a sign-on bonus of €150m (£128m) paid over five years. He's also expected to keep a percentage of his image rights.

Real Madrid's manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has initial plans for incorporating Mbappe into the team. Strategies include Jude Bellingham, the England midfielder, having a deeper role, Brazilian Vinicius Jr playing on the left, and Mbappe positioned left of centre. If Luka Modric leaves Real Madrid during summer, Mbappe may inherit the number 10 shirt he currently dons for France.

Prior to his time with PSG, Mbappe played for Monaco and secured a French title victory. He joined PSG in 2017, initially on loan, before making a move worth €180m (£165.7m). Over his tenure at PSG, he has scored a total of 244 goals and assisted 93 times over 291 games, assisting the club to five Ligue 1 title victories.

However, following disagreements with PSG over an additional 12-months in his current contract deal, talks of a transfer started surfacing. Despite garnering a record £259m offer from Saudi Pro League's Al-Hilal, Mbappe turned it down. Positive and constructive talks with PSG led him to return to their first-team training. Ultimately, Mbappe's move to Real Madrid is widely anticipated by eager fans and fellow team players alike, and it's predicted to leave a memorable mark on the club's history.