Mbappé Battles PSG Over €55 Million Dispute Amid Champions League Drama

Posted : 16 April 2025

As Real Madrid battles Arsenal in a crucial Champions League clash, Kylian Mbappé is engaged in a different kind of fight—one with his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, and its Qatari ownership. At the center of the dispute is a €55 million payment that Mbappé claims PSG still owes him following the expiration of his contract.

While Mbappé prepares to lead Real Madrid on the pitch, behind the scenes his legal team is preparing for a potential lawsuit that could see UEFA take disciplinary action against PSG, including their removal from future Champions League competitions.

Mbappé, who joined PSG from Monaco in 2017 for a staggering €200 million, was central to the Qatari project aimed at building a footballing empire. In 2022, he renewed his contract with PSG but opted not to extend beyond 2024, making a free transfer to Real Madrid.

While PSG argues that there was a verbal agreement for Mbappé to forgo the remaining salary, the player insists he met all obligations of the contract and is determined to collect what is rightfully his. His lawyers have already contacted UEFA and may request a freeze on PSG’s assets if the issue remains unresolved.

The dispute has become symbolic of broader concerns surrounding PSG’s ownership and management style. For Mbappé, this is about more than personal compensation—he sees it as a matter of principle, and a stand for players’ rights and contractual integrity.

His public stance also threatens to damage PSG’s image, with UEFA regulations requiring clubs to be in good financial standing with players and staff in order to compete in European tournaments. The case could force greater scrutiny of how PSG, and by extension their Qatari backers, conduct business behind closed doors.

From PSG’s perspective, Mbappé’s departure was a blow to both finances and prestige. His choice to leave for Real Madrid—his childhood dream club—was perceived by many fans as a betrayal, especially after the high-profile contract signing in 2022.

Ironically, PSG now seems closer than ever to Champions League glory without their former talisman. Still, the fallout from this financial dispute casts a shadow over the club’s successes, and Mbappé’s challenge could reshape how top clubs manage star players and their financial commitments.

Mbappé Battles PSG Over €55 Million Dispute Amid Champions League Drama

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