Mbappé Sues PSG for Alleged Harassment and Unpaid Wages

PARIS, France – Football superstar Kylian Mbappé has initiated legal proceedings against his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), alleging "harassment" and claiming unpaid wages amounting to 55 million euros. The dispute escalated after Mbappé's decision in mid-2023 not to extend his contract with the Parisian club. According to reports, following Mbappé's announcement, PSG removed him from the first team, a move interpreted by many as a tactic to compel him to either renew his contract or facilitate a transfer that would generate revenue for the club. Mbappé subsequently trained with the second team for a month before being reintegrated into the main squad. Mbappé asserts that a verbal agreement, which PSG claims justified withholding the funds, never existed. His legal team is reportedly preparing further actions, indicating the case may move beyond sports arbitration and into broader labor law. This high-stakes legal battle highlights the complex financial and contractual relationships within elite professional football.