Ligue 1
Kylian Mbappé decided to renew his contract with PSG and became the highest paid player in the world. How much difference is there with the salaries of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo?
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After several months where uncertainty was sown in Paris, and when it seemed that Real Madrid was going to take him away, Kylian Mbappé confirmed that he would renew his contract with PSG until 2025. Although it is true that the millions of euros that he will earn in France are an important reason, the club’s project was also essential to tip the balance in the footballer’s decision. Because beyond the fact that he had the opportunity to wear the white shirt with his compatriot Karim Benzema, Mbappé opted for Neymar and Lionel Messi.
At the same time, the fact that PSG practically handed over the keys to the club to Mbappé also weighed on the contract renewal. The French striker will not only have the opportunity to lead the team on the pitch, but will also have full authority to give his opinion and suggest changes within the squad. In the same way, the main reason why he will stay in the Parisian team for 3 years is the French National Team, since He wants to get to the World Cup in Qatar in the best possible way and he also wants to participate in the Olympic Games that will take place in his country in 2024.
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Obviously, money was a fundamental factor in the decision because Mbappé became the highest-paid footballer in the world, not just PSG. But beyond the 50 million euros he will earn annually, 10 million more than Neymar, the Frenchman also received a signing bonus of 180 million euros and will retain 100% of his image rights, so he could potentially still receive more money. The concrete thing is that Mbappé earned this on the field and everything indicates that he will be part of the renewal of the sport.
How much more will he charge than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Despite the fact that Lionel Messi earned 75 million euros a year at Barcelona, and Cristiano Ronaldo reached 40 million euros a year at Juventus, both are currently earning much less. The Argentine at PSG is receiving almost 30 million euros a year, just like the Portuguese at Manchester United. Of course, all these figures are expressed in gross values, since each country and each league has different taxes at the time of contracts. For example, in Spain the tax rate is 51%, so each net contract costs the institution twice as much.
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But simplifying the equation, starting next season, Mbappé will earn 20 million euros more than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, his two figures to follow. Because the concrete thing is that the Frenchman is barely 23 years old, he is just reaching the best footballing moment of his career; while the Portuguese and the Argentine are in the twilight. In fact, it is almost confirmed that Messi will play in MLS once his contract with PSG ends, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation in England is unknown.
Clearly from now on there will be a much more refined clinical eye when analyzing Mbappé. He is no longer Neymar’s squire or Lionel Messi’s partner; he is now one of the best players in the world and they will demand him as such. Of course, so far the Frenchman has not disappointed in any season and his game is getting better and better; and at PSG they hope to enjoy it for several more years.
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