They reveal Mbappé's massive payment to the tax authorities, the Frenchman's income tax exposed

Mbappé's arrival at Madrid has been one of the club's most important moves in recent years after Hazard's arrival. While the Belgian never performed at the desired level, the Frenchman has done so and has established himself as a merengue star. However, this doesn't exempt him from one of the biggest day-to-day problems: the tax authorities.

The Frenchman has been notified by the tax authorities that he will have to pay a more than considerable sum of personal income tax after his first year in Spain. In this case, the sum amounts to €14.5 million, which is 45% of the player's salary. This, in addition to being controversial, is an outrageous example of how much is paid in taxes in the country.

However, these are the Frenchman's tax obligations in his new country of residence, where he will stay for a few more years. That said, the player is clear that his main goal is purely sporting, and that's where things are different.

The tax authorities act quickly

It was known that with the Frenchman's arrival at the merengue squad, the economic windfall he would bring both to the club and the country would be monumental. After all, how often do you get the chance to have a star like this playing in your country? Although to be fair, at Real Madrid it's more common than elsewhere.

The tax authorities have therefore decided to get involved in the player's lucrative negotiations with this payout that, for many, is unheard of. In addition, it's important to keep in mind that some details aren't included in this scheme, such as advertising campaigns and so on. This also represents a significant contribution to the player's tax situation.

Focused on sports

While these are his obligations beyond Santiago Bernabéu, what many want to see is performance on the field. The player knows the pressure of finally being at the best team in the world, and now he must earn Madridists' trust even more.