Al Hilal’s Jaw-Dropping Offer for Kylian Mbappe Shakes Up Transfer Saga
Paris Saint-Germain has made the stunning decision to put Kylian Mbappe on the market, and now an eye-watering offer has emerged that could fulfill their financial desires.
According to trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano, Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal has submitted an astonishing €300 million bid for Kylian Mbappe on Monday morning. However, it’s worth noting that there have been no direct talks with Mbappe himself at this point.
Despite the tempting offer, PSG reportedly believes that Mbappe has already reached an agreement with Real Madrid to join them as a free agent. Nevertheless, they are said to be open to accepting Al Hilal’s bid if they manage to persuade Mbappe to make the move.
Mbappe has remained steadfast in his refusal to sign a new contract with PSG or consider other offers, with the Parisians suspecting that his inclination toward Real Madrid is the main reason behind his stance. Consequently, PSG is even contemplating the possibility of loaning him out for the time being.
This scenario would align with past events, as before Mbappe signed his current contract with PSG last summer, the media in Madrid were informed that he had already agreed to terms with Real Madrid, adding weight to the belief that history may be repeating itself.
In the midst of this speculation, James Benge of CBS Sports reveals an astonishing development – Al Hilal is willing to offer Mbappe an astronomical €700 million salary for a single season, with the intention of allowing him to join Real Madrid the following year. If this transfer materializes, both the transfer fee and the salary would set world records.
Reports from The Athletic suggest that if PSG does decide to sell Mbappe to a European club, the transfer fee is likely to be significantly lower than the €180 million they paid to AS Monaco to acquire him.
Beyond the mind-boggling financial implications, there’s also a geopolitical angle to consider. PSG is owned by Qatar Sports Investment, with close links to Qatar, while Al Hilal is owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. Given the political tensions between the two countries in recent years, PSG may be hesitant to lose their prized asset to their political rivals, regardless of whether Mbappe is open to such a move.
As the saga unfolds, the football world remains captivated by the uncertain fate of Kylian Mbappe, and the final destination of one of football’s most sought-after talents is shrouded in intrigue and speculation.