Paris St Germain Must Pay Kylian Mbappe €60 Million
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has been ordered to pay Kylian Mbappe €60 million (£52.5 million) by a French court. This ruling stems from unpaid salary and bonuses during his time at the club.
Kylian Mbappe’s Dispute with PSG
The dispute began when Mbappe sought €263 million (£231.5 million) in total from PSG, which included claims for unpaid wages as well as damages. This legal battle entered the courts in November, focusing on contract violations and treatment issues he faced while at the club.
Court’s Ruling
Although seeking a substantial amount, Mbappe ultimately received just a portion of his claim. The court ruled that PSG failed to pay three months of his salary from April to June 2024, along with an ethics bonus and a signing bonus outlined in his contract.
- Amount awarded to Mbappe: €60 million (£52.5 million)
- Total claimed by Mbappe: €263 million (£231.5 million)
- Counterclaim by PSG: €240 million (£211 million)
- Months of unpaid salary: April to June 2024
Reactions to the Ruling
Kylian Mbappe’s lawyer, Frederique Cassereau, expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, stating, “This is what you could expect when salaries went unpaid.”
Impact on PSG
PSG’s financial challenges may increase as they seek compensation related to Mbappe’s failed €300 million transfer to Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian club, in 2023. Ultimately, Mbappe transferred to Real Madrid on a free deal the following summer.
This recent ruling and the ongoing financial implications reveal the complexities faced by top clubs like PSG in managing contracts and player relations.
