Mbappe Drops Extortion & Harassment Charges Against Ex-Club PSG
In a surprising 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). The development comes ahead of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, where both teams are set to face off in the final. However, Mbappe will continue to pursue the unpaid wages amounting to €55 million from the final three months of his PSG contract.
Mbappe’s decision to drop the charges is a significant development in the long-standing dispute between the French star and his former club. The 23-year-old had filed a complaint against PSG alleging attempted extortion and moral harassment in March this year. The charges stemmed from a disagreement over the payment of his wages, which Mbappe claimed were delayed by PSG.
PSG, on the other hand, had argued that Mbappe had given a verbal agreement not to exit the club for free. The French giants had also alleged that Mbappe’s decision to join Real Madrid for a reported €200 million transfer fee was a breach of his contract. PSG had demanded that Mbappe return the transfer fee, which the player has refused to do.
The dispute between Mbappe and PSG has been ongoing for several months, with both parties engaging in a war of words on social media and in the press. Mbappe had initially threatened to take legal action against PSG, but it appears that he has now decided to drop the charges.
The decision to drop the charges is likely to come as a relief to PSG, who were facing a potential embarrassment ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. The French giants were already under pressure to perform well in the tournament, and the prospect of facing Mbappe in the final would have added to the pressure.
Mbappe’s decision to drop the charges also raises questions about the true extent of the dispute between the two parties. While Mbappe has dropped the criminal complaint, he will still be pursuing the unpaid wages amounting to €55 million from his contract. This suggests that the dispute is far from over, and it remains to be seen how the two parties will resolve the issue in the coming weeks.
The development is also likely to have implications for Mbappe’s future at Real Madrid. The French star has been in excellent form for the Spanish giants this season, scoring 23 goals in 34 appearances. However, his contract is set to expire in 2024, and he has yet to commit his long-term future to the club.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Mbappe’s legal team said: “Kylian Mbappe has dropped the criminal complaint against Paris Saint-Germain, but the dispute over the unpaid wages is still ongoing. We will continue to pursue the matter through legal channels to ensure that Mbappe receives the compensation he is entitled to.”
The development is a significant one in the world of football, and it will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike. The dispute between Mbappe and PSG is a complex one, and it remains to be seen how the two parties will resolve the issue in the coming weeks.
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