Mbappe wins €61 million court showdown with PSG after dramatic legal battle
A long running dispute between one of world football’s biggest stars and his former club has now reached a decisive conclusion. The case, closely followed in France and internationally, highlights growing tensions between top players and Europe’s wealthiest clubs over contractual obligations.
Court sides with Mbappe in Paris ruling
A Paris court has ruled in favour of Kylian Mbappe in his lawsuit against Paris Saint Germain, ordering the club to pay the player approximately €61 million.
According to RMC, the Court of Paris sided with the France international after examining the arguments presented by both parties, confirming that the club failed to meet specific financial obligations outlined in Mbappe’s contract.
Football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the decision shortly after the ruling, stating that the judgment was official and fully in the player’s favour.
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Financial impact for PSG
The €61 million sum relates to unpaid amounts that Mbappe argued he was owed under the terms of his agreement with PSG.
According to RMC, the court accepted Mbappe’s position that these obligations were not fulfilled, placing a significant financial burden on the club at a time when it has already been managing several high profile contractual disputes.
PSG have not publicly commented on the ruling or clarified whether they intend to challenge the decision through an appeal.
Broader meaning for player club relations
Legal observers in France view the case as a significant moment in the evolving balance of power between elite footballers and major European clubs.
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According to French media analysis cited by RMC, the ruling may influence how future player contracts are drafted, negotiated, and enforced, particularly regarding deferred payments and performance related clauses.
For Mbappe, the decision brings formal closure to a dispute that began during his final months at PSG, reinforcing the role of French courts as key arbiters when negotiations between clubs and players break down.
Sources: RMC, Fabrizio Romano
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