PSG Refuses to Pay Ex-Star Mbappe $60M Despite League Order

The ongoing dispute between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Kylian Mbappe has taken center stage again, as PSG has declined to pay the €55 million ($60 million) owed to Mbappe, despite a recent directive from the French Football Federation (FFF).

The FFF’s order, issued on October 25, mandates that PSG make the payment, though the club insists Mbappe waived the amount in 2023. This standoff follows attempts by the French league’s appeals committee to mediate the escalating conflict.

 

PSG Resists Payment

Mbappe enjoyed a successful tenure with PSG from 2017 to 2024, though his frequent ties to Real Madrid often strained relations with the club’s management. In early 2024, it was confirmed that Mbappe would finally join Real Madrid.

During his final months at PSG, tensions grew, leading to his sidelining and a freeze on his salary. PSG, backed by Qatari ownership, claims the player agreed to forgo the payment in August 2023, maintaining their refusal to comply with the league’s order, making it likely the case will continue.

 

Silence from Mbappe’s Camp

Mbappe’s representatives have yet to respond to the matter and are reportedly ready to pursue any necessary legal action. The player himself remains focused on his upcoming debut in the El Clasico against Barcelona this weekend, his first time competing in the celebrated La Liga fixture.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are separated by only three points at the top of the table, with Barcelona’s goal difference advantage likely keeping them in first place, even if Real Madrid secures a win.