Kylian Mbappé, the 26-year-old French national team striker, has now joined Real Madrid following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain. However, the situation between the player and the club where he spent seven years is not yet resolved. The French international is in a financial dispute with PSG over unpaid bonuses and wages, while PSG maintains that an agreement had been reached. On Monday, his lawyers and PSG held a hearing at the labor court. L’Equipe reported the details of the €260 million claim filed by Mbappé’s camp.
“Kylian Mbappé is demanding more than €260 million from PSG.” In detail:
€6.25 million in compensation for reclassifying fixed-term contracts as permanent contracts
€13.65 million in compensation in lieu of notice
€25.7 million in statutory severance pay
€44.6 million for unfair dismissal
€40.4 million signing bonus (including vacation pay)
€19 million in back pay and vacation pay for the months of April to June 2024
€1.65 million ethics bonus
€37.5 million for undeclared work
€37.5 million for workplace harassment
€18.75 million for breach of contract
and finally, €18.75 million for failure to meet safety obligations. “
It’s certainly impressive, with sums that seem a bit out of reach. There’s a feeling it’s far too much, especially since the player has already received substantial payments throughout his career and doesn’t “need” this money.
That doesn’t mean he and his entourage can’t believe it’s the amount owed. We doubt that, since PSG disputes it and seems to have its own arguments. They’re even demanding €180 million, despite the fact that the player has refused transfers and hasn’t kept his promise not to leave for free.
The case remains thorny, with each side defending its position. Some of the demands seem a bit crazy. The battle is fierce; let’s wait for the court’s decision. We eagerly await the end of this saga.”
