Mbappe Drops Extortion & Harassment Charges Against Ex-Club PSG
In a recent development, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) superstar Kylian Mbappe has dropped the criminal complaint of attempted extortion and moral harassment against his former club. The move comes as a surprise, especially considering the high-profile nature of the allegations. However, Mbappe’s decision to drop the charges does not mean the end of the dispute between the two parties.
According to reports, Mbappe was seeking €55 million in unpaid wages from the final three months of his PSG contract. The French striker had moved to Real Madrid in the summer, joining the Spanish giants on a lucrative deal. PSG, on the other hand, has maintained that Mbappe had given a verbal agreement not to exit the club for free.
The attempted extortion and moral harassment charges were filed by Mbappe in the summer, shortly after his move to Real Madrid. The striker had accused PSG of forcing him to stay at the club against his will, and had threatened to take legal action if his demands for unpaid wages were not met.
However, with the FIFA Club World Cup just around the corner, it appears that Mbappe has decided to drop the charges in an effort to avoid any potential distractions or controversy. The competition is set to kick off on February 1, with Real Madrid and PSG set to face off in the semifinals.
Mbappe’s decision to drop the charges does not necessarily mean that the dispute between the two parties has been resolved. PSG has made it clear that they will continue to pursue Mbappe for the unpaid wages, and the matter is likely to be taken up in court.
In a statement, PSG said that they welcomed Mbappe’s decision to drop the charges, but reiterated their stance that the striker had given a verbal agreement not to exit the club for free. The statement read: “Paris Saint-Germain welcomes the decision of Kylian Mbappe to withdraw his complaint. The club reiterates that it has always acted in good faith and that Kylian Mbappe had given a verbal agreement not to leave the club for free.”
Real Madrid, on the other hand, has not commented on the matter, likely due to their ongoing preparations for the Club World Cup.
Mbappe’s decision to drop the charges has sparked a mixed reaction among fans and pundits alike. Some have praised the striker for putting the interests of his new club ahead of his personal grievances with PSG, while others have criticized him for seemingly prioritizing his career over his rights as a player.
Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain – the dispute between Mbappe and PSG is far from over. The matter is likely to be taken up in court in the coming months, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
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