PSG Rejects League's Order to Pay Mbappe $60M Dispute: Legal Battle Looms

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has rejected an order by the French football league (LFP) to pay Kylian Mbappe a disputed sum of €55 million (US$60.6 million). The ongoing battle between the club and the 25-year-old striker has intensified, with PSG announcing plans to take the case to a higher legal authority.

Mbappe’s Contract Dispute with PSG: What Happened?

Kylian Mbappe claims that PSG owes him €55 million in wages and bonuses. According to the striker, the agreement was made prior to his departure for Real Madrid in the summer of 2023. However, PSG has countered these claims, stating that Mbappe waived his right to this sum in August 2023.

On Thursday, the French football league (LFP) intervened in the ongoing saga by ordering PSG to pay Mbappe the disputed amount. The ruling required the club to settle the payment within a week, but PSG swiftly responded, rejecting the LFP’s authority in the matter.

The club cited the "limits of the Commission's legal scope," indicating that they would challenge the order in another court. PSG’s legal team is expected to present their case in the coming months, potentially dragging the dispute into a prolonged legal battle.

PSG’s refusal to comply with the LFP’s ruling is a bold move that signals their intention to fight the matter in court. A statement from the club indicated they are prepared to present all the facts in the coming months.

While the legal battle continues, it remains unclear whether Mbappe will receive the full amount he claims to be owed. The case could have wider implications for player contracts and disputes involving high-profile transfers.

Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2023 was one of the most high-profile transfers in recent football history. However, the transfer has not been without complications. The dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses casts a shadow over Mbappe’s departure from PSG, and both parties now find themselves embroiled in a legal dispute that could take months, or even years, to resolve.

The LFP ruling may be just the beginning of a long and complex battle between PSG and Mbappe, with the football world watching closely.