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21 Sep 2024 | 19.30
La Liga
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Last summer, Real Madrid secured the signing of Kylian Mbappé, but the forward remains entangled in a legal dispute with his current club, Paris Saint-Germain. The conflict revolves around a €55 million debt that the Parisian club owes the player for overdue salaries and bonuses. A few months ago, Mbappé filed a claim with the Legal Commission of the Professional Football League (LFP) of France, which ruled in his favor last week, demanding that PSG pay him the outstanding amounts.
However, PSG is unwilling to comply and has decided to appeal the decision, arguing that the LFP's ruling is not binding and that the legal body has limitations in forcing the club to make the payment. According to PSG, in August 2023, Mbappé verbally agreed with President Nasser Al Khelaïfi to waive the €55 million as part of an agreement that allowed his integration back into the team after being removed from the first team. This gentleman's agreement was crucial for Mbappé's return to the field, but the relationship between both parties has deteriorated since then.
PSG accuses Mbappé of breaking his word
The Parisian club insists that Mbappé broke his word by demanding the money months later, and they argue that the player also publicly confirmed the agreement in January 2024, after winning the French Super Cup. Despite these claims, the LFP supported the player in his decision to demand payment, leading to additional tension between Mbappé and PSG.
PSG, on the other hand, issued a statement asserting that the dispute is not solely based on legal matters but also on principles of good faith, honesty, and respect towards the institution and its fans. Despite the club's attempts to reach a financial agreement, Kylian Mbappé's refusal to forsake the €55 million has brought the conflict to a standstill.
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