Recently, transfer rumours between Mbappe and Real Madrid have been flying all over the place, which makes us ordinary fans excited and apprehensive. Mbappe's decision not to renew his contract to Paris seems to be a clear signal of his heart to Real Madrid. However, everyone knows about the transfer, and everything is unknown until it is signed.
Mbappe's longing for Real Madrid has always been no secret, and Real Madrid have spared no effort to bring the French phenoman under their roster. But the transfer market is like a war without gunpowder, with both sides fighting for their best interests. Real Madrid have made it clear that they will not destroy the salary structure for Mbappe, which means that if Mbappe wants to join, he will have to accept a lower salary than when he was in Paris, and also share the image rights income with the club, as Ronaldo did.
For players, image rights are often a large amount of income, but Real Madrid's policy is not unreasonable, after all, the value of image rights is also inseparable from the club's brand and influence. Every penny here is a contest of strength and sincerity between the two sides.
Mbappe's willingness to take a pay cut for the sake of his dreams is admirable. However, his team didn't buy it, and the conditions proposed — an annual salary of 50 million after tax plus 100% portrait rights — were almost the limit of the scene. How Real Madrid responds has become the focus of attention of all fans.
On the other hand, Real Madrid also have Bellingham in their future plans, an equally hot young player. If Mbappe makes an exception, then the treatment of Bellingham in the future must also match, which undoubtedly brings greater challenges to Real Madrid's finances and management.
Real Madrid believe that Mbappe must join Real Madrid if he wants to become a historical superstar like Cristiano Ronaldo. This self-confidence may be based on Real Madrid's long history and achievements, but it also reflects an eternal truth in the world of football – no player is bigger than a club.
It is too early to say whether Mbappe will eventually accept Real Madrid's conditions or choose another club. But for us ordinary fans, no matter which club Mbappe wears, we will continue to support him, because we love the sport and the passion and the dreams it brings us. I hope that no matter what the final result is, Mbappe can find the most suitable stage for him and continue to write his own legend on the green field.