Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, revealed the efforts made by Kylian Mbappé in his quest to join the White House.
This summer, Florentino Pérez completed one of the most complex deals of his tenure as Real Madrid president. After years of speculation, he finally unveiled Kylian Mbappé to the Santiago Bernabéu crowd, bringing an end to an endless saga. It all began when the young French forward, still a minor, made a special visit to the club’s training center, where he had the chance to meet Cristiano Ronaldo.
To convince Mbappé to leave Paris Saint-Germain and move to Spain, Pérez seemingly didn’t need to spend an astronomical sum but instead relied on an extraordinary effort from the player himself.
“An effort no one could have imagined”
During the traditional annual assembly with socios, Florentino Pérez highlighted Kylian Mbappé’s commitment to Real Madrid. The president praised the sacrifices made by the French forward to join the club: “Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid after making an effort no one could have imagined. He has already helped us win a title,” he stated, without divulging financial specifics.
However, it’s known that Mbappé accepted a drastic salary cut, going from a gross annual salary of €72 million in France to an estimated €15–20 million in Spain. Additionally, he retained 80% of his image rights and received a signing bonus reportedly between €80 and €100 million.
Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, took the opportunity during his speech to thank the players who left the club this summer. He paid special tribute to Toni Kroos: “Dear Toni Kroos, thank you for everything you’ve done. For us, this will always be your home. It will be very difficult to see another player like Toni Kroos, one of the greatest in the history of Real Madrid and football.”
He also expressed his gratitude to Joselu, who helped the team reach the final of their 15th Champions League, and Nacho, a loyal player who spent 23 years at the club and was described as a role model for young players: “Dear Nacho, I wish you the best in this new chapter of your life.” These heartfelt words are sure to resonate with those honored.
In addition, Pérez revealed the extent of Kylian Mbappé’s sacrifices to join Los Blancos, emphasizing the extraordinary efforts the French player made to secure his arrival at the club.
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