Mbappe turns down €776 million offer from Saudi club Al Hilal
Mbappe makes his intention clear by denying a meeting with Al Hilal delegates. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
A move worth a billion euros might have to see its end even before coming to reality as Kylian Mbappe has turned down a groundbreaking opportunity to discuss a potential move with Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal SFC.
The deal could have made him the highest-earning athlete in history.
What happened?
Kylian Mbappe, the French superstar, recently declined any meeting with Al Hilal to explore the possibility of a transfer.
Despite Al Hilal delegation flying to Paris Kylian Mbappé has rejected to negotiate with Al Hilal ⛔️🇸🇦 #PSG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2023
Mbappé has currently no intention to open talks despite €200m fixed salary proposal plus 100% image rights.
⚪️ PSG, convinced that Mbappé agreed terms with Real Madrid. pic.twitter.com/bsbF0zlreP
The Saudi side had made an astonishing €300 million bid to Paris Saint Germain (PSG) for the 24-year-old forward. Following Mbappe's public announcement of not renewing his contract with PSG and his desire to complete his current one, tensions rose within the club, fearing a potential loss of a lucrative business deal.
Al Hilal's mind-boggling offer, even after being accepted by PSG, was met with Mbappe's unwavering rejection, indicating his clear intentions to stay put.
Record-breaking figures
Mbappe's refusal to engage in initial discussions with Al Hilal means turning down an unparalleled wage structure in the history of football transfers. The Saudi club offered him a staggering €776 million, comprising wages and bonuses for just a single season.
Had Mbappe accepted the offer, he would have become the highest-paid athlete of all time. Breaking down the proposed wage structure is nothing short of astonishing:
- €58.33m a month
- €13.3m a week
- €1.9m a day
- €79,900 an hour
- €1,332 a minute
- €22 per second
If Mbappe accepts the AL Hilal offer, it would mean he earns $776M for one season, $64.6M a year, $2.1M per day and $88,500 an hour.
— Ian Rumanyika (@irumanyika) July 25, 2023
I feel so tired after seeing these figures, I think I am overthinking. Let me go for a walk 🏃🏿♂️ pic.twitter.com/LKik8ai2Tv
Real Madrid bound?
Speculations surrounding Mbappe's potential move to Real Madrid CF are growing stronger, with his decision to reject Al Hilal's initial project discussions further fueling the rumors.
Mbappe's desire to wear the Real Madrid jersey is well-known, leaving PSG in dismay about the timing of his move. Many believe that he may have already reached a personal agreement with Real Madrid, making them the likeliest destination for the Frenchman.
While Mbappe's availability on the transfer market has caused a stir across Europe, it is increasingly evident that the prospect of him joining Madrid holds substantial grounds, leaving other clubs acknowledging the impending move to Spain in the near future.