The potential of acquiring Paris Saint-Germain‘s Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer this summer has ignited interest among Europe’s top football clubs.
At 25, the French superstar is permitted to enter into pre-contract agreements with interested parties, with Liverpool and Real Madrid prominently linked to the coveted forward.
While Real Madrid emerges as the front-runner in the pursuit of Mbappe, Liverpool remains in the conversation as part of the clubs vying for his signature.
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Despite having a contract extension offer from PSG on the table, Mbappe is yet to commit publicly to his future plans, generating mixed reports on his anticipated exit.
The Parisian club, seemingly unfazed by the uncertainty, takes solace in the fact that Mbappe won’t trigger reported bonus payments, potentially in the tens of millions, that would have been applicable if he were sold.
Now eligible to engage in talks and sign pre-contract agreements with overseas clubs, Mbappe is expected to command staggering demands in wages and signing-on fees.
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The Salary expectations of Kylian Mbappe
According to The Telegraph, Mbappe is eyeing an annual salary of £64.5 million, translating to a staggering £1.24 million per week.
This astronomical figure narrows down the list of potential suitors, with only a handful of clubs capable of meeting such financial demands. Even Real Madrid may need to offload current players to accommodate these terms.
For Liverpool, however, such a move seems financially prohibitive, as Mbappe’s proposed wages would be nearly four times higher than the reported salary of star player Mohamed Salah.
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Financial constraints at Liverpool, compared to some rival Premier League clubs, make this a challenging prospect.
The risk of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations looms large for any Premier League club contemplating such an expensive acquisition, necessitating the potential departure of significant players.
In a statement released on Monday, Mbappe’s camp emphasized the absence of any agreement or ongoing discussions about his future, while PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi expressed his desire for the world-class player to remain with the Parisian club, citing Mbappe as integral to their project.
Liverpool is my Religion and Anfield is my Church. 17th May 1996 the date I had my blood coloured red. The one you love the most you can not live without it and that is football to me.
