Everynody knows this. Real Madrid have played the long game in trying to lure the France international to the Bernabeu, selling him the idea of being their new Cristiano Ronaldo - the axis the team revolves around - feeding on his idolisation of the attacker.

They have demonstrated how much Mbappe's marketability would spike, but above all that, have spelled out how he can continue their European dominance.

Being the face and driving force of the self-styled kings of the continent appeals to Mbappe over everything else.

The move to Real has always felt part of the player's career map, so much so that PSG have publicly expressed frustration at it.