Kylian Mbappe’s long-anticipated move to Real Madrid was the biggest story of the summer. After letting his contract with Paris Saint-Germain run down, Mbappe fulfilled his dream of joining Los Blancos on a free transfer. Despite being one of football’s worst-kept secrets, the move was still the most significant business of the window.
Mbappe left PSG with a collection of domestic trophies but without the coveted Champions League title, leading to his decision to join Madrid. Real Madrid didn’t hesitate to meet his demands, offering a hefty signing-on fee of €150 million over five years, along with an annual salary of €15 million. Though he’s yet to score in La Liga, Mbappe has already made his mark by netting in Real Madrid’s UEFA Super Cup victory against Atalanta.