In fact, PSG has had a year to prepare for Mbappe’s departure, since the 25-year-old player announced he would not renew in 2024. Mbappe’s contract will officially expire on June 30. next.
If Mbappe leaves on a free transfer, PSG will lose a significant transfer fee that they could have received if they sold this player earlier. Considering Mbappe’s market value, this loss is a big loss for the club.
However, that is not all. Mbappe’s departure also affects PSG’s revenue source in the long term. In fact, PSG’s revenue increased from 503 million euros to 670 million euros between 2017 and 2023, which is exactly 5 years of Mbappe playing for the French capital club. Undeniably, the player who is considered the new symbol of French football always attracts the attention of fans, sponsors and the media. Sales revenue, ticket sales and commercial deals all benefit from having a superstar like Mbappe in the team. Without Mbappe, these sources of income will certainly be affected.As the most talented and valuable player in the world, the departure of Kylian Mbappe will certainly bring significant economic loss to PSG.
Significant financial impact of parting ways with Mbappe
In fact, PSG has had a year to prepare for Mbappe’s departure, since the 25-year-old player announced he would not renew in 2024. Mbappe’s contract will officially expire on June 30. next.
If Mbappe leaves on a free transfer, PSG will lose a significant transfer fee that they could have received if they sold this player earlier. Considering Mbappe’s market value, this loss is a big loss for the club.
However, that is not all. Mbappe’s departure also affects PSG’s revenue source in the long term. In fact, PSG’s revenue increased from 503 million euros to 670 million euros between 2017 and 2023, which is exactly 5 years of Mbappe playing for the French capital club. Undeniably, the player who is considered the new symbol of French football always attracts the attention of fans, sponsors and the media. Sales revenue, ticket sales and commercial deals all benefit from having a superstar like Mbappe in the team. Without Mbappe, these sources of income will certainly be affected.
PSG faces significant economic risks when parting ways with Mbappe – Photo 2.
If Mbappe leaves on a free transfer, PSG will lose a significant transfer fee
Kylian Mbappe’s annual salary at Paris Saint-Germain is around 72-75 million euros per year. Accompanied by an additional signing bonus, negotiated in the spring of 2022. It is estimated that Paris Saint-Germain will save about 200 million euros, but this entire amount will be reinvested to recruit recruit players next summer, upgrade the squad after the departure of France’s number 1 star.
French journalist Vincent Duluc shared: “Negotiations to sell television rights and images of the French championship in Asia will be much more difficult without Mbappe.” The French Football Federation (FFF) depends heavily on international television rights. FFF wants to increase royalties from 80 to 200 million euros, but with Mbappe’s departure, they are faced with no longer having a symbol, a star, or the representative face of Ligue 1. Everyone understands no player. Which one has value commensurate with Mbappe.
Mbappe is not only a famous player, the 25-year-old is also a symbol of PSG’s ambition to go global. Mbappe’s image represents the club’s connection to Paris, France and its desire to dominate European football. Losing him would be a major blow to PSG’s brand image and could affect their appeal to fans and potential investors.
For PSG’s Qatari owner Al-Khelaifi, Mbappe symbolizes the efforts of West Asia’s super-rich to integrate into French society and politics. Mbappe’s departure will leave a gap in the strategy to win the love of fans off the field.
Losing three stars Messi, Neymar and Mbappe within a year is a big challenge for the French capital team. The end of the Mbappe era means PSG is forced to overcome unprecedented challenges and find new keys to success. The club was forced to rebuild from scratch without their biggest star player, both on and off the field.