In August 2020, nobody expected Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos to be playing alongside one another this season, but, when the opportunity arises, if you wait then you risk missing the chance. Just like with Kylian Mbappe.
The signing of Mbappe for Real Madrid would be a historic one for many reasons, primarily sporting ones.
Furthermore, if a club with a rich history can take away one of the prized assets of a state-run club, which has been financially funded by a country, then it disrupts the trend of recent years, backing the sporting side of the game and its roots.
Paris Saint-Germain would be left looking at the past, with players like Messi, Ramos and even Neymar belonging to a generation coming to an end.
Mbappe will become the star of the future, whether that starts this summer or next, in a newly renovated stadium in Spain's capital.
The new Estadio Santiago Bernabeu will be able to host NBA games, Davis Cup matches, music concerts from the world's biggest stars, film premieres, or even the presentation of the latest iPhone.
With all of that in mind, and needing a superstar, any investment in Mbappe is already profitable.