Yes — Kylian Mbappé has won his court case against his former club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). A French labour court ruled in his favour and ordered PSG to pay him around €60–61 million in unpaid wages and bonuses from his final months at the club after he left for Real Madrid.
Key points
- The Paris employment/labour tribunal decided Mbappé is owed roughly €60.9 million to €61 million by PSG for unpaid salary and bonuses.
- He had originally sought much more — over €260 million — but the court awarded the smaller amount.
- PSG had also claimed money from Mbappé in counter-claims, but the court’s main decision was in Mbappé’s favour on the wage dispute.
- The club is able to appeal the decision, so this ruling may not be the final word yet.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of what happened in Kylian Mbappé’s court case against his former club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 👇
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⚖️ What the court ruled
- A Paris labour court has ruled in Mbappé’s favour, deciding that PSG must pay him a large sum in unpaid wages and bonuses from the final months of his contract before leaving the club in 2024. Reuters
- The award is around €60 million–€61 million (roughly $70 million+) — covering unpaid salary, a signing bonus installment, and an “ethical bonus.” La Vanguardia+1
- This ruling brings an end (at least for now) to part of the long legal battle between Mbappé and PSG. ESPN.com
🧾 Background of the dispute
- Mbappé filed the case after PSG failed to pay him for April, May and June 2024, just before he left the club for Real Madrid on a free transfer. The New Indian Express
- He initially claimed more — over €260 million — including additional compensation and damages, but the court only awarded a portion of this. Investing.com India
- PSG had also filed counter-claims, seeking damages of up to €440 million, but the court dismissed those in this ruling. The Guardian
🗣️ Reactions
- Mbappé’s legal team welcomed the decision, saying it confirms that contractual terms and labour law apply even in top-level football. Aaj English TV
- PSG has stated it will comply with the judgment but reserves the right to appeal the decision. The Guardian
- Interestingly, shortly after the ruling, PSG even publicly sent Mbappé a birthday message, highlighting a softer tone despite the dispute. Goal
🏁 Where the case stands
- The court did rule in Mbappé’s favour, ordering PSG to pay him tens of millions of euros. Reuters
- However, PSG can appeal, so this may not be the final chapter yet. The Guardian
👤 Who is involved
- Kylian Mbappé
- Paris Saint-Germain
💶 How the ~€60–61 million was calculated
The French labour court ruled that PSG must pay Mbappé money already earned under his contract, mainly from the final months before he left.
1️⃣ Unpaid monthly salaries (April–June 2024)
- PSG stopped paying Mbappé his last 3 months’ salary
- This alone amounted to tens of millions of euros
2️⃣ Outstanding bonuses
The court agreed PSG still owed:
- A contractual signing/loyalty bonus instalment
- An “ethical” or performance-related bonus written into his deal
➡️ Total awarded: about €60–61 million
❌ Why PSG withheld the money
PSG argued that:
- Mbappé had broken informal agreements tied to loyalty bonuses
- His decision to leave on a free transfer harmed the club financially
- He had allegedly waived some payments by refusing a contract extension
⚖️ Why the court rejected PSG’s argument
- The bonuses and salaries were written into a valid contract
- Informal or verbal agreements do not override labour law
- A club cannot withhold earned wages as punishment for leaving
📌 Important notes
- Mbappé originally claimed over €260 million, but the court awarded only what it considered clearly unpaid and legally guaranteed
- PSG can still appeal, so the legal process may continue
- For now, this is a major legal win for Mbappé