The French football league (LFP) has stepped in to offer mediation between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain in their ongoing dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses. The situation escalated when Mbappe, who recently joined Real Madrid, claimed that PSG owes him a staggering €55 million ($60.6m).
PSG, however, maintains that Mbappe had agreed to waive this sum in August 2023. The France captain’s claim includes his signing bonus, which he expected to receive in February, his final three months of salary, and an “ethical bonus” for his time with the club.
After Mbappe referred the case to the LFP’s legal committee, lawyers representing both sides met on Wednesday. Following the meeting, the league proposed mediation.
“Paris Saint-Germain is very pleased with today’s two-hour hearing before the commission,” PSG stated in a statement. “The club recalled that the player has made clear repeated public and private commitments that must be respected, having been afforded unprecedented benefits by the Club over seven fantastic years in Paris.”
The LFP’s legal committee emphasized the need for mediation, noting that PSG had been seeking it for months. They have now invited Mbappe to consider the mediation process.
This intervention from the LFP adds a new dimension to the already tense situation. It remains to be seen whether mediation will be successful in resolving the dispute and bringing closure to this saga.
