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Kylian Mbappe has decided to join Real Madrid at the end of the season, say reports

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Paris, France - Kylian Mbappé has decided to join Real Madrid once his contract with Paris Saint-germain expires this summer, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The news was first reported by Le Parisien.

Last month, ESPN reported that Mbappé had been offered a contract by Madrid and, according to a source, he is expected to announce his decision to join the 14-time European champions next week.

Mbappé, 25, has not yet informed PSG or Real Madrid, sources said, but his decision has been taken.

His desire to be allowed to play with France in the Olympic Games on home soil in the summer will be an important part of the negotiatio­ns with Madrid.

And, given Mbappé’s previous U-turn over a move to the Bernabéu in 2022, there is always the possibilit­y that he could change his mind until the deal is actually signed by both parties. However, his move to Madrid now finally looks set to come to

Given Kylian Mbappe’s previous U-turn over a move to the Santiago Bernabéu in 2022, there is always the possibilit­y that he could change his mind until the deal is actually signed by both parties

fruition this summer.

Kylian Mbappé is set to leave PSG after six seasons at the club. Gao Jing/xinhua via Getty Images

One source told ESPN that

PSG offered Mbappé a pay rise on his 72 million ($77.8m) gross salary, but their proposal was rebuffed by the France internatio­nal. Sources consulted by ESPN said that by choosing to

leave the club as a free agent, Mbappé will be opting out of bonuses that amount to around 100m.

His wages at Madrid, according to a source, are expected to be half of what he currently earns at PSG.

The France captain, who grew up idolising Bernabéu legends Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo, has always dreamt of playing for Madrid and, according to a source, he feels it is the right time in his career to move to the Spanish capital.

Sources told ESPN that PSG had two scenarios prepared for their future plans - one that involved Mbappé staying at the club and one that didn’t. However, according to sources, there had been a feeling in the club for a few weeks that he would leave.

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