According to Bild newspaper, the French striker wants to play for Real Madrid but his financial requirements are very clear.

Bild newspaper recently revealed news that shocked world football when confirming that Kylian Mbappe had decided to join Real Madrid when his contract with PSG expired on June 30.

The 25-year-old French striker is looking for a new chapter in his career and according to German media, he has set a financial goal with an incredible salary of 70 million Euros/year.

The above revelation poses a financial challenge for Real Madrid, as the Royal Spanish club will set a salary cap of 35 million Euros, half of what the 2022 World Cup top scorer requires. According to sources, the difference in salary expectations becomes an obstacle that the Spanish club is not yet ready to overcome.

Mbappe agreed to join Real Madrid with a huge salary. Photo: GETTY.

The financial gap seems to be a major point of conflict between the French player and Real Madrid. The situation was further complicated by the demands of Mbappe’s agent and mother, Fayza Lamari, who played a key role in the negotiations and sought to ensure favorable treatment for her son.

According to Bild, Real Madrid faces huge costs when signing Mbappe, Los Blancos will be forced to pay a transfer bonus of 125 million Euros because Mbappe leaves for free plus the proposed annual salary. This move will reach an impressive figure of more than 400 million Euros over a 5-year contract.

The never-ending saga over Mbappe’s potential move to Real Madrid heats up with this new revelation, and it remains to be seen whether the parties involved can reach a financial agreement to make a move to the Spanish capital possible. Whether the long-awaited dream of this talented French striker will come true or not.