PSG Drops the Mbappé Battle: No Appeal, 61 Million Euros Seal the Quiet Ending

PSG Ends the Mbappé Dispute

Paris Saint-Germain officially announced its decision not to appeal the labor court ruling, which in December ordered the club to pay 61 million euros to its former star, Kylian Mbappé.

The decision effectively closes the chapter of the dispute, as PSG issued a statement on Friday evening confirming it would not challenge the ruling, despite the verdict ordering payment of around 61 million euros to the player.

The statement stressed that PSG has chosen not to appeal and that the club has always acted in good faith and integrity, and will continue to do so.

The statement also noted that the court acknowledged an oral agreement between the two sides, but did not attach the anticipated legal consequences to it.

PSG further emphasized that it paid the full amounts owed to Mbappé after the intervention of a court bailiff, despite reports by L'Équipe on Thursday that a shortfall of around 2 million euros existed in the final payment.

In the same note, the document included brief references to two matches: Osasuna vs Real Madrid in La Liga and Paris Saint-Germain vs Metz in Ligue 1, both cited as part of the context of the ongoing football calendar.

Key Details About the Case

According to PSG’s lawyer, Simerdjian, "Contrary to the completely false allegations from the player and those around him, PSG has fulfilled all obligations under the decision, including publishing the judgment and paying the sums owed."

PSG concluded that, out of a sense of responsibility and to end the long-running dispute, the club would not extend the litigation, stressing its focus on the future and on its sporting project and collective success.

Related Matches Mentioned

The statement also references two fixtures to illustrate the broader football calendar: Osasuna vs Real Madrid in La Liga, and Paris Saint-Germain vs Metz in Ligue 1, both noted as part of the ongoing season’s schedule.

Punchline time: If this saga had a soundtrack, it would be a cash register—cha-ching every time a lawyer speaks. Punchline two: Mbappé gets showcased in a highlight reel, and now the highlight includes the fine print of a payment plan. And yes, the only thing heavier than the 61 million euros is the amount of paperwork that made it possible.