Real Madrid has officially announced the acquisition of Kylian Mbappe following the departure of the France captain from Paris Saint-Germain.

Real Madrid have officially announced the acquisition of Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. The long-awaited move has finally come to fruition, putting an end to years of speculation surrounding the French international’s future.

Despite previous commitments to PSG in the past two summers, Mbappe has now made the decision to depart the club and embark on a new chapter in his career.

Having established himself as a prominent figure at PSG following the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar, Mbappe’s departure marks a significant loss for the French side. However, the 25-year-old has chosen not to extend his contract in Paris, allowing him to negotiate a free transfer to a club outside of France from January onwards.

The confirmation of Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid comes just days after the Spanish giants secured their 15th Champions League title, triumphing over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday evening. This signing is set to further bolster Real Madrid’s already formidable squad, adding a player of immense talent and goal-scoring prowess.

Last season, Mbappe showcased his exceptional abilities by netting an impressive 44 goals for PSG, marking his highest tally to date. Since joining the club in 2017 from Monaco, initially on loan before completing a permanent deal worth €180 million (£153m) the following summer, he has amassed a remarkable total of 256 goals in 308 matches.

During his time at Parc des Princes, Mbappe not only became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer but also secured six Ligue 1 titles, four Coupe de France victories, and two Coupe de la Ligue triumphs. Despite these domestic successes, PSG fell short in their pursuit of European glory, finishing as runners-up in the 2020 Champions League, which remains their closest brush with victory in the competition.

As Mbappe embarks on this new chapter with Real Madrid, fans and pundits alike eagerly anticipate the impact he will have on the team’s fortunes. With his exceptional goal-scoring record and proven track record of success, the Frenchman is poised to make a significant contribution to Real Madrid’s pursuit of further silverware in the coming seasons.