French star striker Kylian Mbappé's highly anticipated move to Real Madrid is on the verge of being officially announced. The announcement is expected to be made later today, following a conversation between Mbappé and France President Emmanuel Macron at the national team's Clairefontaine training camp.
During their interaction, President Macron inquired about Mbappé's future plans, to which the player confirmed that the announcement would indeed be made that evening. While the specific destination was not explicitly mentioned, numerous reports have indicated that Mbappé will be joining Real Madrid, the 15-time Champions League winners.
Mbappé had already declared his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, the French champions, last month after informing the club of his decision in February. Since joining PSG in 2017 in a record-breaking deal worth 180 million euros ($195 million), Mbappé has been a prolific goal scorer, netting an impressive 256 goals for the club.
Despite the impending transfer, Mbappé is currently focused on leading the French national team in the upcoming European Championship, scheduled to take place from June 14 to July 14. His talent and leadership will be crucial for France as they aim to secure their third European title.
With Mbappé's move to Real Madrid imminent, fans and football enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the official confirmation of the transfer, which is poised to shake up the football landscape and set the stage for an exciting new chapter in Mbappé's illustrious career.
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