"PSG had been seeking 440m from Mbappe, citing damages and a loss of opportunity after he left on a free transfer. However, the court's ruling can be appealed and is unlikely to end the dispute. Mbappe's representatives said the ruling confirms that commitments must be honoured. It restores a simple truth: even in the professional football industry labor law applies to everyone. There was no immediate reaction from PSG."
"The relationship between the 2018 World Cup winner and the reigning European champions turned bitter when Mbappe decided in 2023 not to extend his contract, which was set to expire in summer 2024. This deprived the club of a hefty transfer fee despite having offered him the most lucrative contract in club history when he signed a new deal in 2022. He was sidelined from a pre-season tour and forced to train with fringe players."
"The club accused Mbappe of backing out of an August 2023 agreement that allegedly included a pay reduction should he leave on a free transfer, an arrangement PSG said was meant to protect its financial stability. PSG claimed that Mbappe hid his decision not to extend his contract for nearly 11 months, from July 2022 to June 2023, preventing the club from arranging a transfer and causing major financial harm. They accused him of violating contractual obligations and the principle"
A Paris labour court ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay more than €60 million to Kylian Mbappé for unpaid wages and bonuses tied to the end of his contract prior to his 2024 move to Real Madrid. Lawyers presented arguments at the Conseil de prud'hommes and the court sided with the player amid accusations of betrayal and harassment during the relationship breakdown. PSG had sought €440 million in damages, alleging lost opportunity from his free transfer and claiming he hid his decision not to extend his contract. The ruling can be appealed and the dispute is likely to continue.
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