In a striking testament to Kylian Mbappé’s prowess, Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has positioned the Paris Saint-Germain luminary among the pantheon of football’s all-time greats, amidst swirling rumors of Mbappé’s potential transfer to Emirates Stadium.
At the prime age of 25, Mbappé continues to dominate headlines as he deliberates his future following a storied seven-year tenure with PSG. With a seventh Ligue 1 championship within reach—a feat he once achieved as a prodigious talent with Monaco—Mbappé appears poised for a fresh challenge beyond the confines of the French capital.
Persistent conjecture has heralded Mbappé’s tacit approval of a momentous transfer to Real Madrid. Despite no transfer fee exchanging hands with PSG, it is reported that Real Madrid is prepared to lavish approximately €100 million in signing bonuses upon Mbappé.
The narrative of Mbappé’s potential move to the Bernabeu has been a recurring theme, tracing back to his nascent days prior to his ascent at Monaco, and notably, PSG’s rebuff of a staggering €200 million bid from Real Madrid in the summer of 2021.
It now emerges that Real Madrid’s persistent courtship may culminate in success, with Mbappé anticipated to ink a multi-year pact, positioning him as the club’s top earner.
Remarkably, this new arrangement would entail a reduction from Mbappé’s purported £700,000 weekly salary in Paris. Nonetheless, the substantial signing bonus poised to be conferred upon him is expected to more than compensate for this wage concession.
Amidst the fervent discourse surrounding his move to La Liga, the allure of the Premier League persists for Mbappé. His past expressions of admiration for Liverpool, coupled with ongoing speculation linking him to Manchester United and Chelsea, have kept English football enthusiasts on tenterhooks.
Yet, it is Arsenal that has captured Mbappé’s imagination most profoundly, with the forward openly venerating both Henry and the venerable Arsène Wenger. This reverence for the Gunners’ stalwarts has fueled speculation that a move to Arsenal, whether imminent or eventual, may yet materialize.
As the football world awaits Mbappé’s decision with bated breath, Henry’s encomium underscores the French striker’s meteoric rise. By Henry’s own admission, Mbappé has transcended the achievements of his illustrious career, cementing his status as a contemporary football legend.
Speaking to Le Parisien, Henry said: “Kylian will be good wherever he goes. We’re talking about a monster here. Let’s be happy that he is French.
“Kylian, everyone envies us. Every time I am abroad, people say to me: ‘How lucky you French are to have a player like him!’”
Addressing comparisons between Mbappe and himself, Henry added: “He has already overtaken me! It’s already done.