Saudi’s Al-Hilal submit world-record €300M bid for Kylian Mbappé

Al Hilal, the Saudi Arabian football club, has made an audacious €300 million (£259 million) offer to acquire the highly coveted French forward, Kylian Mbappe. The surprise bid comes at a time when Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has publicly declared their intention to part ways with the 24-year-old star during the current summer transfer window.

While PSG has been in contact with several major European clubs regarding a potential deal, it appears that Mbappe’s desire is to join Real Madrid once his contract with PSG expires next year. However, Real Madrid has shown patience and is keen on postponing any move for the French sensation until the following summer, citing Financial Fair Play regulations as a key factor in their decision-making process.

Seizing the opportunity, Al Hilal has emerged as a serious contender for Mbappe’s signature and has offered a unique escape route to the player and the involved parties. The Saudi club has even proposed a one-year deal that would see Mbappe earn an astounding €700,000 for the duration of the season.

Despite Al Hilal’s ambitious bid, securing a deal for Mbappe remains a challenging task due to his astronomical price tag, which has deterred most potential suitors. Only a select few clubs possess the financial capacity to afford such a high-profile transfer. Among them, Chelsea has reportedly expressed interest in the French forward, but the consensus within football circles is that the cost of the transfer would be exorbitant, and convincing Mbappe to join would be an uphill battle.