Kylian Mbappé awarded €60 million in court against Paris Saint-Germain

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Kylian Mbappé awarded €60 million in court against Paris Saint-Germain

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Kylian Mbappé awarded €60 million in court against Paris Saint-Germain

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A Paris court has awarded Kylian Mbappé €60 million over unpaid wages.
Mbappé had alleged PSG withheld payments just before his transfer to Real Madrid.
The court's ruling comes amidst multiple claims and counterclaims between both parties.

A Paris labour court ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay Kylian Mbappé €60 million in unpaid salaries and bonuses, marking a significant development in their contentious relationship. This ruling addressed claims from Mbappé for unpaid earnings from April to June 2024, just before he left for Real Madrid on a free transfer, according to Africanews and Reuters.

Mbappé had initially sought €263 million, alleging contractual violations and emotional distress, but the court dismissed many of his wider claims. However, it found PSG liable for three months of unpaid wages, an ethics bonus, and a signing bonus due under his employment contract, as noted by BBC and India Times.

The ruling has brought an end to one of the most heated legal disputes in French football history, following months of accusations on both sides. PSG had countersued for €440 million, claiming a loss of opportunity after he opted to leave without a transfer fee. However, the court recognized the unpaid wages as a priority and dismissed much of PSG's counterclaim, according to Al Jazeera and Africanews.