Kylian Mbappe’s legal team ‘on the attack’ for £50m from PSG

FootballSports
11 Apr 2025 • 1:16 AM MYT
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  • Kylian Mbappe's lawyers have made a precautionary seizure of close to £50 million in unpaid wages from his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
  • Mbappe alleges the Parisians owe him €55 million in wages, and his legal team has initiated court proceedings in Paris.
  • A court hearing is scheduled for May 26, with Mbappe's lawyers planning to "go on the attack" to resolve the year-long dispute.
  • They are also requesting intervention from the French sports minister and UEFA, claiming PSG's breach of salary obligations could jeopardise their Champions League licence.
  • This legal battle unfolds as Real Madrid, Mbappe's current club, and PSG are on the same side of the Champions League draw, raising the possibility of a face-off between Mbappe and his former team.

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