Mbappe wins salary dispute with PSG

Former PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has secured an important victory against his former club in his bid to claim €55 million in unpaid wages. The LFP legal commission had earlier ruled in favour of Mbappe’s claim last month. However, PSG appealed the decision, maintaining they were not obliged to pay their former star. Notwithstanding, the decision stands upheld after another hearing held on October 15. The LFP wrote in an email to The Associated Press, “(PSG) must pay him the parts of his salary he is claiming. This decision is not subject to (further) appeal, but can be raised before the executive committee of the FFF (French Football Federation).”
The Real Madrid star declined the commission’s offer for mediation, insisting he is owed three months’ salary and loyalty bonus payment by the club. PSG, on the other hand, are claiming the French international is dealing in “bad faith,” despite enjoying “unprecedented benefits.” A statement by the club reads, “PSG will be forced to bring the case before the competent courts while continuing, notwithstanding repeated bad faith, to try to find an amicable solution with the player.

“PSG will be forced to have the player’s bad faith judged by the competent courts if the player regrettably seeks to pursue this incomprehensively damaging dispute. Fundamentally, this is a question of good faith, honesty, upholding values and respect for the institution of Paris (Saint-Germain) and its fans.”
Mbappe’s relationship with PSG had become strained towards the end of his term at the club, having to endure boos from fans as he made his last appearance for the club at Parc des Princes. He signed a contract extension with the club in 2022 dubbed “the most lucrative contract in club history.” The extension, which was until 2024, included a player’s option for an extra season. However, Mbappe decided against the option in June 2023, forcing PSG into a situation where they’d have to sell him immediately to avoid his departure for free after the contract runs out. The club received an offer from Saudi club Al-Hilal to sign him for €300 million, but he rejected the move. This denied PSG the opportunity to make any money from his sale, a situation which annoyed the club. He was subsequently ostracized from the team and forced to train with the reserves. But he resumed back to the first team after reaching an understanding with the club to forgo his salary for the last three months of his contract and some bonuses. He went on to leave the club last summer, moving to Madrid on a free transfer. He has since scored for the Los Blancos eight times in 13 games and is set to play in his first El Classico this Saturday.