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Perez's shock statement on Mbappé!
Florentino Pérez, the president of Real Madrid, has revealed the efforts made by Kylian Mbappé in his quest to join the White House.
This summer, Florentino Pérez concluded one of the most complex transactions of his presidency at Real Madrid. After years of speculation, he finally presented Kylian Mbappé to the public at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, putting an end to an endless saga. It all started when the young French striker, still a minor, made a special visit to the club's training center, where he had the opportunity to meet Cristiano Ronaldo.
To convince Mbappé to leave Paris Saint-Germain and move to Spain, Pérez apparently did not need to pay a huge sum, but rather to count on an extraordinary effort on the part of the player. -even.
“An effort that no one could have imagined”
During the traditional annual meeting in front of the socios, Florentino Pérez took the opportunity to highlight Kylian Mbappé's commitment to Real Madrid. The president praised the sacrifices made by the French striker to join the club: “Kylian Mbappé arrived at Real Madrid after making an effort that no one could have imagined. He already helped us win a title,” he said, without revealing financial details. However, it is known that Mbappé accepted a drastic reduction in his salary, going from a gross salary of 72 million euros annually in France to a remuneration estimated between 15 and 20 million euros in Spain, with 80% of his image rights and a signing bonus estimated between 80 and 100 million euros.
Furthermore, Pérez took advantage of his speech to express his thanks to the players who left the club this summer. He notably praised Toni Kroos: “Dear Toni Kroos, thank you for everything you have done. For us, you know it will always be your home. It will be very difficult to see a player like Toni Kroos again, one of the best in the history of Real Madrid and football. » He also expressed his gratitude to Joselu, who helped reach the final of the 15th Champions League, and to Nacho, a player loyal to the club for 23 years, described as a role model for young people: “Dear Nacho, I wish you the best in this new stage of your life. » Words that will not fail to touch those mainly concerned.
Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, revealed the extent of the sacrifices made by Kylian Mbappé to join the White House. He highlighted the considerable efforts of the French player to make his arrival at the club a reality.