Kylian Mbappe's stunning £9m house that was Gareth Bale's and features golf course

Kylian Mbappe has splashed out on a lavish £9million mansion in Madrid, previously owned by none other than former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale. Nestled in the opulent La Finca neighbourhood, just 13km from Madrid’s pulsating centre, the palatial residence became the French striker’s new abode following his high-profile switch to the Galacticos.

The property boasts an eye-watering €11million (£9million) price tag, reflecting its grandeur and prime location. It hit the market back in June 2022 as Bale packed up for a life across the pond in the United States.

The sprawling estate is nothing short of regal with eight bedrooms, eleven bathrooms, expansive terraces, a cinema room, a swimming pool, and a garage that can accommodate six cars. But the luxury doesn’t end within the walls; the grounds are a playground for the elite, featuring a private football pitch, a basketball court, and even a golf area mimicking iconic holes from courses around the world a feature surely appreciated by golf aficionado Bale during his tenure.

Security is paramount at Mbappe’s new digs, equipped with double perimeter gates, cutting-edge facial recognition camera systems, and an alarm linked directly to the Spanish police. Round-the-clock security patrols, meanwhile, ensure the football star can relax in utmost safety, reports the Mirror.

On the abode, luxury real estate experts Realizza said: “It is a new way of life for all those who seek above all exclusivity, tranquillity, confidentiality and above all, security. This concept is the key to satisfying the needs of such distinguished clients as politicians, bullfighters, artists, football players, big businessmen and families of great social relevance who seek discretion and independence.”

It’s been reported that Mbappe has swapped his sprawling €8.5million Parisian mansion which boasted an impressive view of the Eiffel Tower for a more secluded compound north of Madrid. Indeed, he’s not alone in choosing the coveted La Finca neighbourhood; football giants such as Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane have also called it home at various points.

An aerial view reveals the enormity of Mbappe’s new vast place spanning across 3,000 sq m while the house covers a remarkable 1,100 sq m. Reports suggest that Bale initially hoped to fetch €13million for the luxurious pad however, it eventually changed hands for €2million less.

The rapid forward has secured a separate residence in La Finca for his mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, although it offers considerably smaller quarters compared to his. Mbappe joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer following the conclusion of his six-year spell at PSG.

During his time in Paris, the star scored a remarkable total of 256 goals and offered a generous 108 assists for the Ligue 1 champions after his high-profile signing from Monaco for €180million (£151million) at the tender age of 18 in 2018.