A Paris labour court has ordered Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to pay former forward Kylian Mbappé approximately Sh9 billion (€70.5 million) in unpaid wages and bonuses, bringing to a close a prolonged legal dispute between the player and the club.
Court Ruling
The court found that PSG failed to pay three months of Mbappé’s salary between April and June 2024, alongside outstanding ethics and signing bonuses, shortly before the French international left the club on a free transfer to Real Madrid, according to the BBC.
Mbappé, now 26, had sought the compensation over contractual breaches and alleged mistreatment during the final months of his time in Paris.
Legal Reaction
Mbappé’s lawyer, Frédérique Cassereau, welcomed the decision, stating that the ruling was consistent with established labour law where salaries go unpaid.
In a separate statement, the player’s legal team emphasized that the judgement reaffirmed a fundamental principle:
“Commitments entered into must be honoured. Even in professional football, labour law applies to everyone.”
They added that Mbappé had fully respected his sporting and contractual obligations throughout his seven-year tenure at the club.
Mbappé’s PSG Legacy
Mbappé joined PSG in 2017, initially on loan from AS Monaco, before completing a permanent move. Over seven seasons, he scored 256 goals in 308 appearances, including 44 goals in 48 matches in his final campaign.
He won 15 major trophies and left as PSG’s all-time leading scorer, cementing his place in the club’s history.
PSG Responds
PSG confirmed it would comply with the ruling but noted it had reserved the right to appeal.
In a statement, the club said it had taken note of the judgement and would execute it, while maintaining that it had acted in good faith and with integrity throughout the dispute. The club added that it now turns its focus to the future and wished Mbappé well in his career.
