Real Madrid have once again marked their territory on the international market by turning down one of the most extravagant offers ever seen in the history of modern football. The white club has been clear, firm and consistent in relation to its sporting roadmap.
The offer from Al-Hilal sought to create a massive media and economic earthquake by placing Kylian Mbappé at the center of an unprecedented project run from Saudi Arabia.
However, there was no doubt from the offices at the Santiago Bernabéu. The message was immediate: We are not negotiating, regardless of the proposed amount.
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Real Madrid reject Al-Hilal’s €350 million
The Saudi Arabian offer reached 350 million euros, an unprecedented amount in a deal of this magnitude. The plan included a four-year contract with an annual salary of 300 million euros for Mbappé. – Both are world records for a football player by a clear margin. Neymar joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona for €222 million and Cristiano Ronaldo earns about €200 million a year playing desert football.
With these numbers, the French attacker would have surpassed even Cristiano Ronaldo’s earnings, becoming the highest-paid footballer globally.
Despite this, Real Madrid did not even consider sitting down to negotiate. The board believes that there are sporting values that cannot be measured solely in financial terms.
The club is looking at accepting a €350 million offer as a weakening of a project built around the player and his global impact. (Sporten.com expert panel believes the only right thing to do is to take the money and come up with something fun)
A signing that Arabia wanted to make a symbol
For Al-Hilal, the signing of Mbappé was far more than a sporting addition. It was a strategic move to establish the Saudi Arabian League as a global show.
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The Arab club sought a generational icon capable of attracting audiences, sponsors and international prestige, following the trajectory set by other big names who have landed in the region.
However, Real Madrid have closed that door solidly, sending an unmistakable message to the global market.
Mbappé prioritizes Real Madrid over money
The rejection from Real Madrid also has the full support of Mbappé himself. The French striker feels comfortable, valued and fully integrated within the Real Madrid ecosystem.
Sources close to the player confirm that his priority has never been money, but to compete at the highest level and continue to build his sporting legacy in European football.
Rejecting an offer of €350 million reinforces the image of a player focused on his career and committed to the club’s collective goals.
Those around the player highlight his happiness in Madrid, both personally and professionally, and his complete confidence in the sporting project.
Real Madrid strengthens its sporting project
Apart from the media noise, Real Madrid sees this decision as a strategic investment. Mbappé is the axis around which the team’s present and future are built.
His sporting weight, commercial impact and leadership in the dressing room make any exit scenario unattainable, even with amounts of €350 million.
The club believes that the player’s performance fully justifies their gamble and that his value will continue to grow season after season.
Moreover, the holding on to the French player strengthens Real Madrid’s institutional strength against the growing financial influence of other leagues.
A firm message from Real Madrid to the international market
Real Madrid’s attitude sends a clear message to world football: not everything can be bought with money. Not even an offer from Al-Hilal with exorbitant amounts changes their strategy.
The white club bets on stability, sporting ambition and the continuity of its biggest profiles, even in a context of unprecedented inflation.
For Mbappé, staying at Real Madrid means competing for all titles and establishing himself as one of the club’s big names in history. The reality is clear: Real Madrid have said no, and their project remains intact.
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