💥 Kylian Mbappé vs PSG: €55M Legal Showdown Over Unpaid Salary and Loyalty Bonus
PARIS — Kylian Mbappé has officially launched legal proceedings against Paris Saint-Germain, demanding €55 million in unpaid salary and bonuses — the latest and most dramatic twist in one of football’s most explosive player-club breakups.
After nearly a year of private negotiations and mediation attempts, Mbappé’s legal team filed suit in a Paris court, seeking precautionary seizure of PSG’s bank assets and intervention from UEFA and France’s sports ministry.
“It’s time to go on the attack,” said lead attorney Delphine Verheyden, confirming a court date is set for May 26.
📉 What’s Behind the €55M Claim?
The amount reportedly includes:
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Three months of unpaid wages
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Final installment of a loyalty bonus
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Compensation for mistreatment during contract disputes
Mbappé had already won a ruling in his favor from the French league’s appeals commission in October 2024, but PSG has yet to pay.
Verheyden stated they will now:
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Appeal the FFF’s recent dismissal of Mbappé’s case
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File formal complaints with UEFA, potentially challenging PSG’s Champions League eligibility
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Pursue claims of workplace harassment and online abuse
🧨 PSG’s Side: Verbal Agreement or Legal Fiction?
PSG claims that when Mbappé was reintegrated into the squad, he verbally agreed to forgo parts of his bonus package. His team denies this was ever a legally binding arrangement.
The French superstar was excluded from preseason, missed the season opener, and was forced to train separately from the squad after refusing to trigger a one-year extension — which would have kept him at the club until 2025.
🕊️ End of an Era: Mbappé Leaves PSG for Real Madrid
Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer last summer, leaving behind:
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7 seasons
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256 goals (club record)
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1 fractured relationship
PSG had previously offered him the biggest contract in club history, but a lack of trust, broken promises around player recruitment, and miscommunication over contract terms led to an irreversible breakdown.
His refusal to accept a €300M move to Saudi club Al-Hilal only intensified tensions, and his eventual exit left PSG empty-handed.
🚨 What’s Next? Legal Fallout Could Reshape Football Contracts
This case may set a new precedent for how elite contracts and player rights are handled. If UEFA gets involved, PSG could face scrutiny over financial regulations, especially if salary breaches violate licensing rules.
And with workplace harassment claims now in the mix, this fight is no longer just about money — it’s about power, accountability, and the future of elite player management.
