In a move set to reshape the landscape of European football, Real Madrid have confirmed the arrival of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer. This signing, however, is just the beginning of a planned transfer spree by Carlo Ancelotti’s side, aimed at bolstering their already formidable squad.
Mbappe: The Crown Jewel
Kylian Mbappe, at 25 years old, is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in world football. His arrival at Real Madrid is being hailed as the greatest free agent acquisition in football history. Mbappe has signed a five-year contract and will don the iconic No. 9 shirt. His signing-on fee is reported to be around €150 million, to be paid in installments throughout his contract. His weekly net salary of €290,000 places him among the top earners at the club, alongside Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr.
At his unveiling, Mbappe expressed his excitement: “I spent endless nights dreaming about one day playing for Real Madrid, and today I am one happy guy. I want to thank the president for always believing in me. My family is so happy, and I promise to give my all for this club and its history.”
The Future Targets: Yoro, Davies, and Wirtz
Leny Yoro
Real Madrid are also eyeing French center-back sensation Leny Yoro. Despite Manchester United having a bid of €50 million plus add-ons accepted by Lille, Yoro has his heart set on a move to the Bernabeu. Real Madrid are confident they can secure his services either at a discounted fee or as a free agent when his contract with Lille expires in June 2025.
Alphonso Davies
Bayern Munich’s left-back, Alphonso Davies, is another target for Real Madrid. With his contract expiring next summer, Real Madrid are looking to sign him for a fee below €40 million this summer or on a free transfer next year. Bayern’s sporting director, Christoph Freund, has confirmed that negotiations for a new contract have stalled, leaving the door open for Real Madrid to make their move.
Florian Wirtz
Perhaps the most ambitious of Real Madrid’s targets is Bayer Leverkusen’s star Florian Wirtz. The 21-year-old had a phenomenal season, contributing 38 goals in 49 appearances and leading Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title in decades. Although Wirtz is content to stay at Leverkusen for another season, Real Madrid are confident of securing his transfer next summer for a fee that could reach €150 million. This would surpass their current transfer record, held by the €120 million signing of Eden Hazard.
Manchester City’s Dilemma
The potential signing of Florian Wirtz is a particular blow to Manchester City. The German midfielder has been earmarked as a potential successor to Kevin De Bruyne, who is rumored to be considering a move to Saudi Arabia either this summer or next. Real Madrid’s successful acquisition of Wirtz would deprive City of one of the few players capable of filling De Bruyne’s boots.
Conclusion
Real Madrid’s aggressive strategy in the transfer market is set to reinforce their status as one of the most powerful clubs in world football. With Kylian Mbappe already in their ranks and potential signings like Leny Yoro, Alphonso Davies, and Florian Wirtz on the horizon, Los Blancos are preparing to dominate both domestically and in Europe for years to come. Meanwhile, Manchester City must now rethink their transfer plans as Real Madrid continue to assert their dominance in the market.
