PSG Ordered to Pay Kylian Mbappé Nearly €61 Million for Unpaid Wages and Bonuses

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has been ordered by the Paris labor court to pay former star Kylian Mbappé approximately €60.9 million for unpaid salaries, bonuses, and other compensation related to the end of his contract in the 2023-2024 season. The ruling, decided by a panel of four judges, was announced on December 16, 2025, and requires PSG to make the payment promptly and publish the decision on its website for one month.

Mbappé initially sought €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses and later increased the claim during hearings to €263 million, arguing among other points for reclassification of his fixed-term contract as an indefinite contract and citing moral harassment. PSG counterclaimed for €440 million in damages related to image rights and the loss of a transfer fee after Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid in summer 2024. However, the court rejected PSG's compensation claim and declined Mbappé's request for contract reclassification.

The roughly €61 million breakdown includes over €36 million for a signing bonus alongside unpaid salaries and paid leave. Mbappé's legal team expressed relief and satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of respecting contractual commitments and labor rights within professional football. They noted Mbappé fulfilled his contractual and sporting obligations over seven years and sought amicable resolution prior to proceedings.

PSG has acknowledged the judgment, affirming it acted in good faith, but indicated it will "quasi certainly" appeal once notification is received, expected by the end of this or next week. A club source suggested the issue stemmed from clumsiness rather than serious misconduct, contrasting their case with others.

This legal decision marks a significant victory for player and employee rights in the sport, setting a precedent for enforcing contractual obligations. The dispute has drawn wide attention given Mbappé's status and the size of the financial award, underscoring growing scrutiny of labor practices in football.