It looks like the drama between PSG and Kylian Mbappe is far from over.
Despite a ruling that ordered the club to pay Mbappe nearly £50 million in unpaid wages, PSG has decided not to comply.
The dispute is now heading to court to be settled.
The Financial Dispute
The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) instructed PSG to cough up €55 million (£47 million), which includes overdue wages and bonuses from Mbappe’s seven-year stint in Paris.
However, PSG has confirmed they won’t be adhering to this decision.
Mbappe had reportedly reached out to UEFA last month, seeking resolution for the salary disagreement.
The issue includes a hefty signing bonus that was supposed to be paid in February and the last three months of wages he’s owed.
The Root of the Conflict
This conflict began when Mbappe left PSG under contentious circumstances earlier in the summer.
The disagreement was about whether he could leave the club on a free transfer.
The situation intensified when Mbappe chose not to activate a one-year contract extension, leading to his exclusion from training and subsequent sale.
Club’s Position and Legal Challenges
PSG stated that due to the limitations of the committee’s authority, the case needs to be reviewed by a different jurisdiction.
They are prepared to present their side of the story in the coming months and years.
The tension peaked when Mbappe declined to extend his contract, leading PSG to exclude him from the squad.
Eventually, a new agreement was reached, which Mbappe described as protecting all parties involved.
Allegations and Proposals
According to PSG, an August 2023 proposal from Mbappe’s legal team suggested reducing his bonuses by €55 million for the 2023-24 season.
Although this proposal was not formally accepted or submitted to the league, PSG claims a verbal agreement existed between Mbappe and Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the club president.
Earlier reports hinted that PSG’s reluctance to pay Mbappe might be an attempt to save on a promised loyalty bonus tied to his 2022 contract extension.
Recent Developments
After Mbappe rejected a mediation offer to settle the issue, the LFP’s legal commission ruled that PSG must pay the full amount.
Mbappe, now the captain of the French national team, joined Real Madrid earlier this summer.
His time at PSG was marked by ongoing disputes.
Since moving to Spain, Mbappe has made five appearances for Real Madrid, scoring his debut goal in the UEFA Super Cup and already notching up two goals in LaLiga.
What’s Next?
With the legal battle now in play, the next steps will involve the court proceedings as PSG and Mbappe continue to navigate this complex situation.