Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid 'DONE' as eye-watering salary and signing bonus revealed

It is the transfer saga that has dominated world football in the last four years - but Kylian Mbappe looks set to finally be on his way to Real Madrid.

The La Liga giants first made a move for the World Cup winner back in 2022, only for the French star to change his mind at the last minute and pen a new deal at Paris Saint-Germain. But the 25-year-old has now openly declared his desire to leave the club when his contract runs out at the end of the season, and left out of his side's 2-0 away win against Nantes last weekend, coming off the bench to net a late penalty.

And according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, Madrid chairman Florentino Perez has now got his man. Balague claims that the forward, who has netted a staggering 321 goals in 438 matches for club and country so far, will pen a five year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu that will see him earn €13million (£12.8million) a season.

Mbappe is also set to bank a blockbuster €150million (£128million) signing-on a fee across the duration of his contract, as well as negotiating a unprecedented detail to retain a significant percentage of his own image rights.

However, the player does have a one-year extension clause at PSG, so his exit is likely to involve either a sale with a transfer fee or financial sacrifices on Mbappe's part. As well as the European Championships in Germany next summer, the pacey striker is also believed to be keen at representing France in the upcoming Olympic Games in his home city of Paris, which could delay his official debut in Madrid colours.

Mbappe's arrival in Madrid next season will further bolster boss Carlo Ancelotti's exceptional forward line, which already consists of star Brazilian duo Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr and England's