Mbappe, at the tender age of 13, faced criticism and was not selected by Chelsea due to a particular attribute that was deemed necessary.
As per Daniel Boga, a former scout for Chelsea, it has been mentioned that the opportunity for Kylian Mbappe to transfer to Stamford Bridge in 2012 was hindered by the intervention of his mother. At the age of 13, the talented French player had the chance to train with Chelsea for a week and even took part in a youth match, where his remarkable offensive abilities left a strong impression on the coaches.
At a mere age of 13, the extraordinary French talent Kylian Mbappe had the opportunity to undergo a trial with Chelsea in 2012.
Kylian Mbappe, a prodigious talent from France who would later achieve the remarkable feat of becoming a World Cup champion, potentially contemplated joining Chelsea after participating in a trial with the London club in 2012. However, the player and his family made the decision not to return to England for a second training session due to the reservations expressed by Mbappe’s mother.
In a friendly interview, former Chelsea scout Serge Daniel Boga shared that Mbappe participated in a trial but couldn’t convince the club due to his insufficient defensive contributions. Despite the coaching staff’s interest in further assessing his defensive capabilities, Mbappe’s mother declined the opportunity. Eventually, the player made his professional debut with Bondy, a local club located in the suburbs of Paris. Rumor has it that Mbappe’s mother informed his agents that the club needed to either sign him immediately or provide a sum of 50 million euros to secure his services after five years.
Recently, during the PSG vs Angers match, Mother Fayza Lamari was seen in attendance and reportedly declined a second opportunity for a trial.
Boga acknowledged that Mbappe’s defensive abilities needed improvement, as he excelled with the ball but was less effective without it. Commentators praised Mbappe as the type of player everyone enjoys watching, possessing all the qualities necessary to be one of the finest players in the upcoming decade. While Mbappe’s mother initially valued him at 50 million euros when he was younger, his worth has significantly increased since he turned 19.
Despite having an exceptionally high salary, Kylian Mbappe has a unique mindset when it comes to money. He currently holds the top position in the list of the ten most expensive players at the 2022 World Cup, with a value of 160 million euros. In a remarkable turn of events, for the first time since 1966, fans witnessed a superstar scoring a hat-trick in a World Cup final…
At the age of 23 years and 363 days, Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to score 12 goals in a World Cup during the tournament’s championship game. He also made history by being the first player to score four goals in a World Cup final, ending up as the top scorer in the 2022 tournament with a total of eight goals.
Mbappe has gone on to become a world-renowned athlete and played a crucial role in helping France win the World Cup.
With this achievement, Mbappe surpassed Pele in terms of goals scored in a World Cup before the age of 24. Throughout his career, Mbappe has now won six top scorer awards, including being the top scorer in the UEFA Nations League final in 2021 and securing the Ligue 1 Golden Shoe four times in the last four seasons.
Following the 2022 World Cup final, Mbappe shared the phrase “We will be back” on Twitter and Instagram, receiving over 10 million likes in just over three hours. Various well-known accounts left comments on Mbappe’s post, including FIFA expressing their eagerness to see him play again. Football legend Pele wrote, “Thank you” with a hand-clasped and heart emoji. “Thank you, Kylian,” responded the official Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) account. “You have our utmost admiration.”
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, personally reached out to Kylian Mbappe to persuade him to stay with PSG, recognizing his value both on and off the field. According to the Daily Mail, Mbappe had previously vowed to leave PSG and join Real Madrid earlier this year. As a result of this negotiation strategy, PSG was compelled to make a significantly large wage offer to retain the striker.
The talented young Kylian Mbappe, who has made significant contributions to French football, received commendation from the President of France.
Mbappe’s one-year basic wage saw an increase to $110 million when PSG extended his contract with the club until 2025, nearly doubling the annual base salaries of Ronaldo ($40 million) and Messi ($65 million). In addition, Kylian Mbappe received a $115 million bonus from PSG for extending his contract.
PSG had to present a surprisingly lucrative salary package to convince Mbappe to extend his contract until 2025.
Currently, Mbappe is one of the most financially successful athletes in the world of football. In addition to his remarkable contract with PSG, he has also secured numerous lucrative sponsorship deals with renowned global brands, while remaining true to his principles. Like Ronaldo, he openly condemns vices such as gambling, alcohol, and fast food, and refrains from signing sponsorship agreements with companies engaged in sectors he considers harmful.
According to Edudwar.com, Kylian Mbappe has an estimated net worth of nearly $150 million. Forbes reports his annual income to be $43 million. Specifically for the 2022-2023 season, Forbes estimates his pre-tax income to be $128 million. It is believed that his collection of Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and Range Rover vehicles has a total value exceeding $800,000.
Despite his current success, few people are aware of the challenging childhood Mbappe had. He has never forgotten his difficult past and actively engages in charitable activities, attending numerous fundraisers and playing football with underprivileged children in marginalized communities. “I make enough money – a lot of money. So I think it’s important to help those in need. Many people are suffering, and for people like us, helping others is not a big deal,” he stated.
Mbappe is undeniably one of the most financially successful athletes in the world of football.
Following France’s World Cup victory in 2018, Mbappe received a salary and bonus of approximately $500,000, which he wholeheartedly donated to a children’s charity. “I don’t need to get paid,” Mbappe declared while discussing his decision. “I compete to defend the national flag’s colors.”
In an interview with Radio Télévision Suisse at the end of 2018, Mbappe also expressed his perspective: “I was overwhelmed by what I never anticipated as a child. To me, coming from a modest background, that is incredibly humbling. But that’s how the transfer market operates, and that’s how football is played. I won’t start a football revolution. I must adhere to the rules of the system I’m in and maintain my composure.”
Mbappe reiterated his stance in a discussion with the French sports news website RMC Sport at the end of 2021. Although his contract with PSG has not yet been renewed, he is quite intrigued by the prospect of joining Real Madrid: “I have a ‘quiet’ contract with them. While I’m grateful to have it and aware of how important it is, it does not serve as my constant source of inspiration.”
