Mbappe Drops Extortion & Harassment Charges Against Ex-Club PSG: What’s Next?
In a sudden turn of events, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has dropped the criminal complaint of attempted extortion and moral harassment against his former club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). However, Mbappe will continue to pursue the unpaid wages amounting to €55 million from the final three months of his PSG contract.
The drama surrounding Mbappe’s departure from PSG has been a hot topic in the football world. The 23-year-old French superstar had initially accused PSG of attempting to extort and harass him into staying with the club. The case was taken to court, and a trial date was set for January 2023.
However, according to recent reports, Mbappe has decided to withdraw the lawsuit. The decision comes just ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, where PSG will face Real Madrid, Mbappe’s current club. The tournament is set to take place in Morocco from February 1 to February 11.
The news of Mbappe’s dropped charges has left many wondering what’s next for the French international. Will he continue to pursue his unpaid wages from PSG, or has the drama surrounding his departure finally come to an end?
PSG’s stance on the matter has been that Mbappe had given a verbal agreement that he wouldn’t exit the club for free. The French giants claimed that Mbappe had agreed to extend his contract or accept a transfer fee if he were to leave the club. However, Mbappe and his representatives have disputed this claim, stating that the player had given no such agreement.
Mbappe’s decision to drop the lawsuit doesn’t necessarily mean that the dispute over his unpaid wages has been resolved. PSG still owes Mbappe the remaining €55 million from his contract, and it’s unclear whether the two parties will come to an agreement on the matter.
In a statement, Mbappe’s representatives said, “Kylian Mbappe has decided to withdraw his complaint against Paris Saint-Germain. He will continue to pursue his contractual rights, including the payment of his unpaid wages.”
PSG, on the other hand, has welcomed Mbappe’s decision to drop the lawsuit. A club spokesperson said, “Paris Saint-Germain welcomes the decision of Kylian Mbappe to withdraw his complaint. The club will continue to respect the contractual agreement that has been in place since 2017.”
While the drama surrounding Mbappe’s departure from PSG may have subsided, the issue of his unpaid wages remains unresolved. It’s unclear whether the two parties will be able to come to an agreement, or if the matter will be taken to arbitration.
For now, Mbappe will focus on his football, and his priority will be helping Real Madrid win the FIFA Club World Cup. The French international has been in impressive form for his club, scoring 23 goals in 21 appearances this season.
As the football world waits with bated breath to see what’s next for Mbappe, one thing is certain – the drama surrounding his departure from PSG has been a wild ride. From allegations of extortion and harassment to disputed contract agreements, it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions for fans of both PSG and Real Madrid.
In the end, it’s clear that Mbappe’s decision to drop the lawsuit is a strategic move, allowing him to focus on his football and put the drama behind him. However, the issue of his unpaid wages remains a sticking point, and it’s unclear whether the two parties will be able to come to an agreement.
Only time will tell what’s next for Mbappe and PSG. One thing is certain, though – the football world will be watching with interest.
