Frenchman Kylian Mbappe has become the 12th star in the President’s signature star collection

Frenchman Kylian Mbappé has become the 12th star in a collection of stars signed 24 years ago by president Florentino Perez, the architect of the Real Madrid deal.

Over the years, Perez (age 77) has succeeded in completing good deals in the transfer market, starting with Portugal’s Luis Figo in 2000 and ending with French and international football icon Mbappe.

Portuguese Luis Figo: 60 million euros

In the year On July 24, 2000, Florentino Perez, along with Barcelona star Alfredo Di Stefano, presented the Portuguese Luis Figo in a historic signing that served as an introduction to the project of the future president of the White Club.

Figo joined Real for 60 million in a deal that caused a sensation in Spain at the time.

Frenchman Zinedine Zidane: (73.5 million euros)

In the year On July 9, 2001, Florentino Perez fulfilled one of his dreams, introducing the Frenchman Zinedine Zidane, the best player in the world and one of the best players in history, as a new player in Real Madrid.

Brazilian Ronaldo Nazario (€45 million)

An hour before the transfer window closed in 2002, the Whites signed Brazilian striker Ronaldo Nazario, along with Figo and Zidane, from the Galatikos.

English David Beckham (35 million euros)

Although Manchester United had reached an agreement with Barcelona, ​​Beckham chose to wear the Real Madrid shirt on 17 June 2003 because he was convinced by Florentino Perez’s project to turn the club into a dream team.

England’s Michael Owen (12 million euros)

In the year In 2004, Real Madrid signed Liverpool star and Ballon d’Or winner Owen for €12 million. Unfortunately, despite the presence of his English striker partner Beckham, he did not perform well as he was unable to adapt to life in Madrid.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (96 million euros)

Perez returned to the presidency of Real Madrid in April 2009 and was fully prepared to restore the group of superstars by signing contracts with the best in the market, with the Portuguese Ronaldo at the top of the list and on June 11, 2009. Perez made the purchase for 94 million euros.

Brazilian Kaka (65 million euros)

In the year On June 8, 2009, the big bet for the Real Madrid president to seal the deal for €65 million was Italian Milan star Kaka. The Ballon d’Or winner has not had much success due to frequent injuries.

Frenchman Karim Benzema (35 million euros)

Real Madrid signed French striker Benzema from Lyon in July 2009 and his best years were as the team captain and Pichichi after Ronaldo’s departure. In addition to winning 5 Champions League titles, Benzema has also won the Ballon d’Or.

Welshman Gareth Bale (€101 million)

The Bale deal was one of the most expensive deals in football history at the time, costing the Real Madrid president over €100 million to sign the Welshman from English club Tottenham.

Gareth won 4 Champions League titles with Real Madrid.

Belgian Eden Hazard (115 million euros)

The Belgian footballer arrived in Madrid on June 9, 2019, after becoming a key player for Chelsea.

Perez paid more than 100 million euros to bring the star to the Bernabeu.

England’s Jude Bellingham (103 million euros)

Real Madrid know that Bellingham (19 years old) is not only a promising player but also a future star, so they paid 103 million euros to German club Borussia Dortmund.

The Englishman led as expected in his first season, winning the Champions League, the Spanish League and the Spanish Super Cup with Real Madrid.