Kylian Mbappe transfer: How much is Real Madrid valuing him?

Kylian Mbappe's move to his dream club, Real Madrid, is not going as smoothly as expected. Various rumors are circulating about the French forward's future in the Spanish capital. Financial experts believe that acquiring the player would require a massive sum, and only a few clubs in the world could afford to execute this deal. This is reported by Goal.com .

Financial expert Dr. Rob Wilson states that for Real Madrid to let Mbappe go, the relationship between the club and the player would need to deteriorate significantly. Although he arrived in Madrid as a free agent, considering contract terms, signing bonuses, and image rights, the club has invested nearly 300 million euros in him.

According to Wilson, Florentino Perez might demand a price higher than the 222 million euro record Paris Saint-Germain paid for Neymar to sell the player. Including wages and other costs, the total transfer package would exceed 350-400 million euros. This points to Saudi Arabia as the only destination capable of purchasing him.

What sets Mbappe apart from other stars is his commercial potential. Like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the French player is a global brand. His partnerships with major sponsors like Nike and EA Sports, along with his popularity among young fans, make him not just a forward, but a major business project.