According to the data, Real Madrid playmaker Jude Bellingham and winger Vinicius Jr are ready to offer the same salary as Kylian Mbappe. They signed Mbappe on a free transfer last summer after the French superstar left Paris Saint-Germain. They also signed Andric from Palmeiras for €47.5 million, with the 18-year-old Brazilian recognized as a talent for the future.
Mbappe was expected to take over this position Cristiano Ronaldo At the Santiago Bernabeu, it made him their biggest signing in recent years. The 2018 World Cup winner takes home an impressive €15m after tax each year, meaning he is the highest paid at Valdebebas.
However, according to a new report from Athletic (via Football Espana ), he could be joined by Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham in the coming years. The Brazilian winger and the English midfielder reached the Golden Ball podium in 2024, taking the second and third places, respectively. They also boosted the club's profile and propelled them to La Liga and championship wins UEFA Champions League last season.
After their impressive performances in recent seasons, Real Madrid wants to make them, along with Mbappe, the face of the Valdebebas sports project. For this, they are ready to raise their salary to the level of Kylian Mbappe. Vinicius and Bellingham reportedly earn €10m a year after tax, but a 50% pay rise would see them earn €15m each.
Vinicius Jr's contract is set to expire in 2027, meaning the club must begin negotiations for an extension next year. However, Bellingham's contract runs through 2029 and could be some time before an extension that would include an increased salary if offered.
Carlo Ancelotti talks Kylian Mbappe as Real Madrid wrap up 2024
Carlo Ancelotti has spoken about Kylian Mbappe and how the French megastar is coping with his struggles as he ends Real Madrid football in 2024. They played against them. Seville they won the last match of the year Nervous system 4-2 on December 22, Mbappe scored.
After the game, Ancelotti discussed the year so far as he answered questions about Mbappe's improvement in form. He made a statement to the press (via the club's website):
“He's almost settled now. He is showing good form and can still improve. He performed well, recovering from a minor injury. He is enthusiastic and happy to be here. He needed this time to settle in like everyone else, but now he has.”
Indeed, Kylian Mbappe has scored four goals in his last five league games for Real Madrid. Despite occasional scoring droughts, he has scored 14 goals and 4 assists in 24 games so far.
Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee