Paris Saint-Germain have been dealt a major legal and financial blow after a French court ruled that the club must pay former star forward Kylian Mbappé more than €60 million in unpaid wages and bonuses. The decision, handed down on Tuesday, brings a dramatic legal chapter to a close following Mbappé’s high-profile departure from the club ahead of his move to Real Madrid in 2024.
The ruling stems from a long-running dispute surrounding the final months of Mbappé’s contract in Paris. According to the court, PSG failed to honor key financial commitments owed to the player, including deferred salary payments and performance-related bonuses. The court ordered the reigning European champions to settle the full amount, marking one of the most significant player-versus-club financial judgments in French football history.
A Bitter Ending to a Historic PSG Era
Mbappé’s exit from PSG was anything but quiet. After years as the face of the club and its most marketable global star, tensions escalated when contract renewal talks collapsed. The breakdown reportedly led to strained relations between the player and club management, with Mbappé sidelined at various points during his final season.
While PSG maintained that contractual clauses justified withholding certain payments, the court ultimately rejected that argument, ruling decisively in favor of the player. The judgment reinforces the principle that clubs must fully honor financial obligations, regardless of off-field disputes or player departures.
Financial and Reputational Impact for PSG
The €60 million payout represents a significant financial hit—even for a club backed by vast resources. Beyond the monetary cost, the ruling also raises questions about PSG’s contract management practices and could impact future negotiations with players and agents.
Legal experts note that the case may set a powerful precedent in European football, strengthening player protections when disputes arise over wages and bonuses at the end of contracts.
Mbappé Moves On as Legal Battle Ends
For Mbappé, the verdict offers long-awaited closure. The 25-year-old forward joined Real Madrid in 2024 after leaving PSG as the club’s all-time leading scorer, having won multiple domestic titles during his time in Paris. With the legal dispute now resolved, the focus fully returns to his future on the pitch in Spain.
As PSG look ahead to defending their European crown, the ruling serves as a stark reminder that even football’s biggest institutions are not immune to legal accountability—and that one of the game’s brightest stars has firmly won his final battle in Paris.
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