After much speculation, French football sensation Kylian Mbappé has made it known to Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to make the move to Real Madrid once his contract expires at the conclusion of this season. While the official paperwork has yet to be inked, sources close to the 25-year-old phenom, as reported by Le Parisien, confirm that he has set his sights on following the path of one of his childhood idols, Cristiano Ronaldo.

In a departure from his idol, Mbappé has already achieved the remarkable feat of winning a FIFA World Cup title and came agonizingly close to defending the crown single-handedly in the previous edition, notably scoring four goals in the final against Argentina. Real Madrid boasts a star-studded roster, with seasoned campaigners such as midfield maestros Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos, shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois, and burgeoning talents like Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, as well as compatriots Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga.

The addition of Mbappé to the squad ignites hopes of a revival reminiscent of the iconic "Galácticos" era, a term coined by club president Florentino Perez during the acquisition of legendary figures such as (the original) Ronaldo, David Beckham, Raul, and Zinedine Zidane, among others.

According to ESPN, Mbappé turned down PSG's lucrative offer of €72 million EUR ($77.8 million USD) and approximately $100 million USD in bonuses to join Real Madrid, who will reportedly pay him half of that amount. It is evident that Mbappé's decision is fueled by the desire for sporting success rather than financial gains, as he sets his sights on joining the illustrious ranks of the 14-time UEFA Champions League winners.