Last month, Le Parisien reported that the LFP’s legal committee had ruled Paris Saint-Germain owes Kylian Mbappé €55 million in unpaid salaries and bonuses. This came after the commission suggested both sides try mediation to settle the matter without taking further legal steps.
However, in a statement to AFP, Mbappé’s team announced they had rejected the LFP’s mediation proposal. Although the player initially appeared to have won, AFP noted that PSG ultimately decided against paying the €55 million owed in salary and bonuses.
This week, L’Équipe reported that Mbappé won his legal case against PSG. On Friday, the LFP commission ruled in his favor and ordered the club to pay him the €55 million owed.
PSG’s stance on paying Kylian Mbappé revealed
Journalist Ben Jacobs reported Friday that the LFP’s National Joint Appeal Committee has instructed PSG to pay Mbappé €55 million in unpaid bonuses, which PSG believes were waived based on a verbal agreement.
Although the committee’s ruling is non-binding and suggests mediation, Mbappé declined. With limited authority, the committee could only refer to the original contract’s terms. PSG, however, has no intention of paying and is ready to let the issue move to an employment tribunal if necessary.
“Having initially heard the arguments of the parties on 11th September, an 18-person LFP Legal Commission repeatedly insisted upon the need for mediation between Paris Saint-Germain and the player to find a compromise in light of PSG’s clear arguments,” a PSG spokesperson told Jacobs.
“With a mediation process then completely refused by the player, the commission was left with no choice but to give an opinion on 13th September that – very simply – a contractual relationship exists between the parties.
🚨 The LFP National Joint Appeal Committee has told PSG to pay Kylian Mbappe €55m in unpaid bonuses which the French champions consider waived following a verbal pact.
Non-binding ruling recommended mediation but Mbappe refused and the Committee’s limited powers mean they could… pic.twitter.com/OOWwdjYi8P
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) October 25, 2024
“This is not in debate or disputed whatsoever – what is in debate, and will ultimately be heard before an appropriate tribunal, is that the original contract was legally amended in August 2023 relating to the 2024/2025 season, and also fully recognized by the player including in January 2024 – until the player then decided to renege all his commitments upon leaving the Club.
“Out of principle, PSG appealed the 13th September non-binding opinion before the National Joint Appeals Commission, notwithstanding the limited effect it has. Now that the Appeals Commission has confirmed the opinion of the Legal Commission, PSG will be forced to bring the case before the competent courts – while continuing, notwithstanding repeated bad faith, to try to find an amicable solution with the player.
“As a matter of law and fact, the player has made clear, repeated public and private commitments that the Club simply asks are honored, with the player being afforded unprecedented benefits by the Club over 7 years in Paris.
“The club hopes these basic commitments will simply be respected, knowing that the Club will be forced to have the player’s bad faith judged by the competent courts if the player regrettably seeks to pursue this incomprehensibly damaging dispute, for himself and for French football, further.
“Fundamentally, this is a question of good faith, honesty, upholding values and respect for the institution of Paris and its fans, which is more important than any player.”
