Kylian Mbappe's future at Paris Saint Germain remains uncertain as the French star is embroiled in a dispute with the club and its main shareholder, Qatar Sports Investments. The disagreement stems from unpaid wages totaling around 55 million Euros, including salary arrears from April, May, and June, as well as an "ethical bonus" for those months. Additionally, a significant portion of Mbappe's signing bonus, amounting to 36 million euros, remains outstanding since February. In response to the alleged breach of contract, Mbappe has sought intervention from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). The player's representatives officially notified PSG of the situation in mid-June, as reported by French publication Le Monde. The standoff between Mbappe and the club underscores the complexities of modern football and the importance of contractual obligations in professional sports. The outcome of the dispute remains uncertain, leaving fans and analysts alike eagerly awaiting further developments.
The report further stated that Mbappe filed his complaint with legal committee of the French Professional Football League (LFP), citing article 259 of France's professional football charter, which states that "wages must be paid by clubs to players under contract by the last day of each month at the latest, under the conditions of ordinary law.
Following the procedure, the matter was referred to UEFA via the French Football Federation (FFF).
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Mbappe joined Real Madrid after his seven year stint at PSG which saw him become the club's all time top scorer. The relationship between the two ended on a sour note with reports of PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Mbappe being involved in a verbal argument also emerged.
The 2018 World Cup winner won the UEFA Super Cup in his first game with Real Madrid and was involved in the side's 1-1 draw against Mallorca in their La Liga opener.