Paris Saint-Germain has taken steps to settle a long-running financial dispute with former star forward Kylian Mbappé after a French labour court ordered the club to pay him roughly €60.9 million (about $72 million) in unpaid wages, bonuses and related compensation tied to the end of his contract before his summer 2024 move to Real Madrid.
Background to the Dispute
The legal battle began after Mbappé claimed that the club withheld salary and bonus payments owed to him for the final months of the 2023/24 season. In December 2025, a Paris labour court (Conseil de prud’hommes) ruled overwhelmingly in his favour, awarding him just over €60 million — a figure made up of roughly €55 million in base pay and bonuses, and nearly €6 million in holiday pay and interest.
PSG initially paid around €55 million following the ruling, but held back part of the judgment — prompting Mbappé’s legal team to dispatch a bailiff to the club’s headquarters to enforce the payment.
Recent Developments
In the latest update:
- PSG has now paid €4 million of the remaining €6 million it owed Mbappé, reducing its outstanding balance and advancing compliance with the court order.
- The club has decided not to appeal the labour court’s decision, effectively drawing a line under the dispute and signalling its desire to move on from the matter.
- Talks reportedly continue over whether Mbappé will waive any part of what remains owed — but unless a compromise is reached, PSG could face further enforcement action if the remaining amount isn’t settled.
What This Means
This case has been one of the most high-profile legal setbacks for PSG in recent years, highlighting the contractual and financial tensions that can accompany elite player departures. Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid in 2024 on a free transfer already had significant sporting impact; now, the financial resolution adds another chapter to their split.
As things stand, PSG is complying with the judgment while turning its focus back to sporting ambitions, and the club has publicly stated it will not appeal further.
