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Mbappe to Real Madrid: 'The stars have aligned for this to happen'

Spanish football journalist Guilleme Balague discusses Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, and why now was the right time for the Frenchman to move.

The France captain, 25, has agreed a deal with the Spanish giants after telling PSG he intends to leave the club when his contract expired in June 2024.

Mbappe has not signed a contract with Real yet, but the deal could be announced once it is no longer possible for the clubs to meet in this season's Champions League.

The World Cup winner is PSG's record goalscorer, having scored 244 goals during his seven years with the club.

Photo: Kylian Mbappe of France waves to fans during the warm up prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group D match between France and Australia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 22, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Credit: Getty Images)

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