A shocking legal battle has erupted between football superstar Kylian Mbappé and his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The French captain is demanding a whopping 240 million euros in damages, claiming that PSG mishandled his contract and treated him unfairly. But here’s where it gets controversial: PSG is counter-suing Mbappé for 180 million euros, citing a failed transfer deal to Saudi club Al Hilal, which the player rejected.
This dispute has its roots in the 2023/24 season, when Mbappé, then 26, filed a complaint against PSG. He believes the Qatari-owned club sidelined him and forced him to train with players they were trying to offload, all because he refused to sign a new contract. This practice, which has affected other footballers too, prompted the French players’ union to take action last year.
Mbappé was notably absent from PSG’s 2023 pre-season tour of Asia and missed the first game of the season. However, he was later welcomed back into the team after some negotiations. After seven successful seasons with PSG, Mbappé joined Real Madrid on a free transfer last summer, reportedly earning an annual salary of 30 million euros. Despite his departure, PSG went on to win the Champions League for the first time that season.
This legal battle raises important questions about player treatment and contract disputes in football. What do you think? Is Mbappé justified in his claims, or is PSG within its rights to counter-sue? Share your thoughts in the comments below!