A Paris labour court has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe €60 million in unpaid salary and bonuses. This ruling brings to an end the long-running compensation dispute between the player and his former club.
Court Ruling Details
The ruling follows months of legal proceedings after Mbappe sued PSG over wages and bonuses he said were withheld between April and June 2024. This was shortly before he left the Ligue 1 side to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.
“We are satisfied with the ruling. This is what you could expect when salaries went unpaid,” Mbappe’s lawyer Frederique Cassereau said.
The court found PSG failed to pay three months of Mbappe’s salary, as well as an ethics bonus and a signing bonus owed under his contract. Judges noted the sums had already been recognised as due by two French Professional Football League decisions in September and October 2024. They added that PSG produced no written proof that Mbappe had waived his rights.
PSG Response
While the court rejected PSG’s argument that Mbappe should lose his unpaid wages entirely, it also dismissed several of the player’s additional claims. This includes allegations of moral harassment and breach of employer safety obligations. Judges also ruled Mbappe’s fixed-term contract could not be treated as permanent, limiting further compensation.
“This judgment confirms that commitments entered into must be honoured,” Mbappe’s legal team said. “Even in professional football, labour law applies to everyone.”
PSG said it would comply with the ruling while keeping the option to appeal open, adding it “wishes the player all the best for the remainder of his career.”
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