[Kylian Mbappe. Photo credit to Pixabay]

Kylian Mbappe, the star soccer player from France, recently announced his decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the end of the current season and join Real Madrid.

The move from Ligue 1 to La Liga marks a significant change in his career.

Mbappe’s transfer will take place during the La Liga transfer window, which opens on July 1st.

He signed a lucrative five-year contract with Real Madrid, which will see him earning an impressive £12.8 million per year after tax.

Additionally, he will receive a signing-on bonus of £85 million.

As fans scrambled to confirm the news, Real Madrid's website crashed because of the sudden surge in traffic following the announcement of his transfer.

Widely regarded as one of the best football players in the world, Mbappe’s credentials are impressive.

He was a key player in France’s national team that won the 2018 World Cup, and he has achieved remarkable success during his time at PSG.

Mbappe has scored 256 goals in 308 appearances for PSG, making him the club’s all-time leading goalscorer.

His top five European league goalscoring ranking since September 2017 further highlights his ability to score goals.

Mbappe showed his excitement about the transfer on social media, sharing nostalgic photos of himself as a child wearing a Real Madrid jersey.

He accompanied these images with a heartfelt message: “A dream come true. So happy and proud to join the club of my dreams, Real Madrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. Hala Madrid!”

Reflecting on his journey and aspirations, Mbapper said: “I have a lot of things to give to football. I’ve done many things, but I’m still young and I want to do more. I want to put my name in the history of football.”

Mbappe’s professional football career began on December 2, 2015, when he made his debut for AS Monaco.

His exceptional skills quickly made him a standout player, and in 2017, he played a vital role in helping Monaco win the French league title.

His talent and impact were undeniable, and it wasn’t long before he attracted attention from top clubs across Europe.

In 2018, at the age of 19, Mbappe was a key player for France in the World Cup.

He became the youngest French player to score in a World Cup and the second teenager after Pelé to score in a World Cup final.

His performances earned him the FIFA World Cup Best Young Player and French Player of the Year awards.

In the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Mbapper continued to demonstrate his extraordinary talent.

He scored a hat-trick in the finals against Argentina, a feat that earned him the Golden Boot for the tournament’s top scorer and the Silver Ball as the second-best player of the tournament, even though France ultimately lost the final.

Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid is poised to be one of the most exciting transfers in recent football history.

As he embarks on this new chapter, fans around the world eagerly anticipate the impact he will have on his new team and the legacy he will continue to build in the world of football.