Paris St-Germain (PSG) have been instructed by a French court to pay Kylian Mbappe €60m in unpaid wages and bonuses. The ruling brings partial closure to a long-running legal battle between the club and their former talisman.
Mbappe had initially pursued a far larger claim against the Ligue 1 champions. The Real Madrid forward sought €263m, citing contractual breaches and alleged ill-treatment during his final months in Paris.
However, the Paris labour court awarded just over a fifth of that amount. Judges ruled that PSG failed to honour key financial obligations during the final phase of his contract.
Specifically, the court found unpaid salary covering April to June 2024. In addition, Mbappe was owed both an ethics-related bonus and a previously agreed signing bonus.
While the total figure is significant, it is understood that bonuses formed the bulk of the award. Only a smaller portion related directly to base salary payments. Earlier this year, Mbappe’s legal team requested protective measures. As a result, €55m was temporarily frozen within PSG’s financial accounts.
His lawyer, Frederique Cassereau, welcomed the outcome. She described the ruling as a predictable consequence of missed salary payments.
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Court ruling reinforces contractual accountability
In a wider statement, Mbappe’s representatives stressed the importance of the decision. They said it confirmed that contractual commitments must be respected across professional football. They also highlighted Mbappe’s conduct throughout his seven-year spell. According to the statement, he fulfilled all sporting and contractual duties until his final day.
PSG, meanwhile, acknowledged the verdict without fully conceding defeat. The club confirmed it would comply with the ruling but retained the option to appeal.
The French champions had launched a counter-claim worth €240m. That action centred on Mbappe’s blocked €300m transfer to Saudi side Al-Hilal in 2023. PSG argued that the failed move caused significant financial damage. Ultimately, the court did not uphold that position. Instead, Mbappe departed the club the following summer. He joined Real Madrid on a free transfer, thereby ending one of football’s most scrutinised relationships.
In a club statement, PSG insisted it had acted in good faith throughout the dispute. They reiterated their commitment to integrity and institutional values. The club also wished Mbappe well for the future.
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