His departure from Paris Saint-Germain was to mark the end of a long soap opera. But for Kylian Mbappé, another chapter opened. And this time, the scenario seems to be written against him. This Monday, behind the scenes of the Paris court, the capital's club activated an unexpected lever to return the situation to its advantage.
55 million? PSG returns the table
The conflict between Mbappé and PSG relates to a colossal sum: 55 million euros, corresponding to wages and bonuses that the player considers that they have not received. In early April, the Mbappé camp had struck hard by obtaining the conservatory seizure of part of the club accounts. But now Paris, far from bending, draws its response: not only does PSG disputes the seizure, but affirms today that it is the player who owes him money. Almost 98 million euros would be at stake according to his lawyers, for “Handmade damage” by Mbappé maneuvers in the summer of 2023.
A contested verbal agreement, an electric climate
The club ensures that the French international had agreed to give up part of his emoluments in exchange for his departure without transfer. “A fantasy”sweeps the player's lawyer. But beyond the figures, it is a symbolic showdown. And while Mbappé is experiencing an agitated end of the season with Real despite his hat -trick during the Clasico, this judicial conflict tarnished his release a little more.
Relations are always bad between Mbappé and PSG.
A war of procedures far from finished
To this is added a battery of actions launched by the Mbappé clan: Prud'homme procedures, referral to the Ministry of Sports, appeal to UEFA, complaints for harassment and defamation. The former PSG captain seems determined to charge what he considers to be unworthy methods. But opposite, Paris seems determined to do everything to legally drop its old symbol.
A formidable legal trap
To want to obtain reparation too much, Mbappé could find itself … to have to pay. An incredible exit that he probably had not anticipated. And more proof than, even a party, PSG remains a formidable opponent.
