PARIS — French football powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain has opted against appealing a labor court ruling mandating payment of approximately €61 million ($71.8 million) in outstanding wages and bonuses to former star forward Kylian Mbappé. The club confirmed its decision to AFP on Friday, effectively closing a protracted legal dispute that had lingered since December.
The court had initially granted PSG a one-month window to file an appeal, which expired without action from the club. In an official statement, PSG explained its position: ‘In the interest of responsibility and to definitively conclude an overly prolonged procedure, the club has chosen not to extend this dispute.’
This settlement concludes a significant chapter in the club’s history, with PSG emphasizing its forward-looking focus: ‘Paris Saint-Germain is now resolutely turned towards the future, focused on its sporting project and collective success.’
The breakdown of the payment, as detailed by the labor court, consists of €55 million in unpaid salary and an additional €6 million in holiday pay entitlements. Mbappé, who now plays for Real Madrid with an estimated annual salary of €30 million, spent seven seasons with PSG, scoring 256 goals in 308 appearances. Notably, PSG secured their first Champions League title in the season following his departure.