One of the most lengthy transfer sagas in football history finally concluded in the summer with Kylian Mbappe agreeing to join Real Madrid in a mega-money deal. Mbappe’s net worth has soared since he emerged as a teenager at Monaco, and seven impressive seasons at PSG ensure that he is surely the most valuable footballer on the planet today.
He could scarcely have done any more in France, having finished as at least the joint top scorer in Ligue 1 in each of the last six seasons. Mbappe averaged 0.8 goals per game or better in all of those campaigns and finished off his time in Paris with 27 goals and seven assists in 29 league appearances last term.
Despite doubts about whether his presence upsets the balance of his new side, Mbappe has still made a reasonably bright start to life in Madrid. He has scored five goals in his opening seven appearances in La Liga, having also netted on his debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta.
Mbappe has so far operated as the central striker for Los Blancos, with Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo either side of him, while Brazilian teenager Endrick has mostly been used as an impact sub.
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What is Mbappe’s Real Madrid salary?
Following the expiry of his contract at PSG, the 25-year-old agreed to a deal with Real Madrid until June 2029, meaning he should spend the peak years of his career at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Reports suggest that the five-year deal will allow him to earn around €31 million per year in Spain. Perhaps surprisingly, that figure alone won’t see him become the highest-paid player in La Liga, but he is Real Madrid's best-paid player.
However, Mbappe stands to gain a lot more than that figure alone. He will also receive a whopping signing-on fee, reported to be €150m, which will be spread over the course of his deal.
What are Mbappe’s sponsorships right now?
With the Mbappe net worth surely at an all-time high, the Frenchman will also be raking in some significant sponsorship revenue.
The 2018 World Cup winner has three primary partners with whom he works. The best-known of those is Nike, which provides his boots, and Mbappe has been used to promote many of their sportswear products. That’s set to continue despite his move to Real Madrid, whose kits are made by Adidas.
Mbappe is also an ambassador for Hublot, a maker of Swiss luxury watches, as well as Oakley, an American company specialising in sunglasses and sports eyewear.
In addition to those, Mbappe has worked with the likes of Accor, Electronic Arts, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Panini, RIMOWA and Sorare.
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Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona
Despite their significant financial issues, Barcelona are also believed to be paying Robert Lewandowski around €640,000 per week, with the Polish striker under contract until 2026.
As part of their strategy to stay within La Liga's salary limitations, Lewandowski is thought to be one of a number of Barca players whose salaries have actually risen this season. That's a result of deferred payment plans that were agreed over the past few summers.
Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid
The structure of Mbappe's Real Madrid deal is also complex, with bonuses accounting for a significant chunk of the money the Frenchman will pocket at the Santiago Bernabeu.
His base salary is still astronomical by any standard, though. It is around €600,000 per week, a new high for the current Real Madrid squad.
David Alaba, Real Madrid
Austrian international David Alaba’s decision to run down his contract at Bayern Munich helped him secure a reported €430,000 per week package at Real Madrid in 2021, which runs for two more years.
Alaba hasn't been much use to Los Blancos in 2024 due to an ACL injury, but is believed to be nearing fitness again. He'll add some much needed depth in central defence when fit.
Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid
Midfielder Jude Bellingham is earning around €400,000 per week at the Santiago Bernabeu, and his six-year deal has five more years to run.
That's a measure of the faith Real Madrid had in the Englishman when he signed from Borussia Dortmund in 2023. Bellingham has already more than repaid that faith, with 23 goals in all competitions in a glittering debut campaign.
Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid
Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior signed a new four-year contract at Real Madrid in October 2023, which is believed to have seen him match Bellingham’s €400,000 per week salary.
Mbappe's arrival has raised questions about Vinicius' long-term future in Spain though. He hasn't hit top form so far in the 2024/25 season, but remains the favourite to win the Ballon D'Or.
