Mbappe sues PSG: €55 million, frozen accounts, and UEFA threats
Kylian Mbappe has launched legal action against PSG, demanding €55 million, freezing the club’s accounts, and involving UEFA in a conflict that has dragged on for a year.
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Kylian Mbappe has filed a lawsuit against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, demanding the payment of €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses.
According to as.com, citing the striker’s legal team, a Paris court authorized the freezing of PSG’s accounts on Thursday. A hearing is scheduled for May 26.
Lawyer Delphine Verheyden stated that the one-year attempt to resolve the conflict peacefully had failed.
In addition to the lawsuit, according to The Guardian, Mbappé’s legal team is requesting the intervention of France’s sports minister and asking the French Football Federation (FFF) to inform UEFA about PSG’s violations, which could lead to the loss of their club license.
The conflict dates back to summer 2023, when Mbappe refused to extend his contract and was temporarily excluded from the main squad.
PSG claims that Mbappe voluntarily gave up part of his bonuses, but no evidence has been provided.
Additionally, Mbappe’s lawyers plan to file a complaint over harassment and discrimination the player experienced from the club and online.
Reminder: Kylian Mbappe is a French footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid and is the captain of the French national team.
He is regarded as one of the best players in the world. He became a World Cup champion in 2018 and was named the tournament’s best young player. At the 2022 World Cup, he was the top scorer with 8 goals.