Kylian Mbappe is currently one of the best soccer players in the world. Considered to be the heir to the throne of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappe has dazzled the soccer world with his skills. Kylian Mbappe is also one of the highest-paid soccer players in the world. The latest contract signed by Mbappe with Paris Saint-Germain has made him one of the richest soccer stars.
Kylian Mbappe could have won his second FIFA World Cup title last Sunday as France faced Argentina in the final. However, Mbappe came second to Lionel Messi’s Argentina who managed to win their first World Cup title since 1986. While Lionel Messi won the FIFA Golden Ball trophy, Mbappe won the FIFA Golden Boot trophy for scoring a hat trick in the match.
Kylian Mbappe is one of the most powerful figures at PSG, thanks to his contract
After a huge controversial transfer saga, Kylian Mbappe renewed with Paris Saint-Germain in May this year. Real Madrid was in a prime position to sign Kylian Mbappe after the Spanish club defeated PSG in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League last year. While Real Madrid was optimistic about signing the French star, PSG had other plans.
The Paris-based club offered a deal to Kylian Mbappe which will see him stay at the club till 2025. However, the deal is not an ordinary deal. It is the most lucrative contract in the history of soccer. The new deal will see Kylian Mbappe earn over $650 million if he fulfills his contract.
🚨 Nasser Al-KhelaĂŻfi on a departure of Kylian MbappĂ© in the summer of 2023: “Kylian just signed a new contract with PSG a few months ago and he is happy to be part of the PSG project. Let’s remember that PSG have not lost a single game this season.” 🗣️@Gazzetta_it pic.twitter.com/EnnknGkJX3
— PSGnews (@NewsOfPSG) December 19, 2022
Kylian Mbappe’s new contract has made him one of the most powerful figures at Paris Saint-Germain. As per reports, with the new contract, Mbappe will have a say in the club’s sporting decisions. These include the signing of new players, coaches, and so on.
How much is Mbappe’s salary at PSG?
As per Marca, the total value of Kylian Mbappe’s latest contract is €630 million, which is approximately $660 million as per the current exchange rate. This includes his annual wage, loyalty bonus, and signing bonus.
PSG hand Kylian Mbappe the biggest EVER contract for a sportsperson 🤑 pic.twitter.com/v7glsThVWS
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) October 24, 2022
It was reported that even French president Emmanuel Macron convinced Kylian Mbappe to not go to Real Madrid and stay at Paris Saint-Germain. The 23-year-old soccer star later confirmed this news. Mbappe said, “I never imagined I was going to talk with the president about my future, about my future in my career, so it’s something crazy, really something crazy.”
“Of course, when the president says that to you, that counts.” It seems that the president’s words managed to influence Mbappe’s decision.
Mbappe is the highest-paid soccer player of 2022
According to Forbes, Kylian Mbappe is the highest-paid soccer player in 2022. Forbes recently published a list that revealed the salaries of the highest-paid soccer stars. On the list, the French star sits at the top, earning a whopping $128 million in wages annually.
His Paris Saint-Germain teammates, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr rank second and fourth, earning $120 million and $87 million respectively. Cristiano Ronaldo ranks third on the list, with an annual wage of $100 million.
