Mbappe Drops Extortion & Harassment Charges Against Ex-Club PSG
In a shocking turn of events, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has dropped the criminal complaint of attempted extortion and moral harassment against his former club PSG. However, the 23-year-old superstar will continue to pursue the unpaid wages amounting to €55 million from the final three months of his PSG contract. This development comes as a relief to PSG, who were facing a potentially damaging lawsuit ahead of their upcoming FIFA Club World Cup clash with Real Madrid.
The drama surrounding Mbappe’s departure from PSG began in August when he announced that he would not be renewing his contract with the French giants, opting instead to join Real Madrid on a free transfer. PSG was left reeling, feeling betrayed by Mbappe’s sudden decision to leave without giving them a chance to renegotiate his contract.
As the situation escalated, Mbappe filed a criminal complaint against PSG, alleging that the club had attempted to harass and extort him in an effort to keep him from leaving. PSG, however, denied the allegations, claiming that Mbappe had given a verbal agreement that he wouldn’t exit the club for free.
Despite the dropped charges, Mbappe’s case against PSG over the unpaid wages is far from over. The Frenchman is seeking €55 million in compensation for the final three months of his contract, which PSG has refused to pay. PSG has argued that Mbappe had given a verbal agreement that he wouldn’t exit the club for free, and therefore, they are not obligated to pay him the remaining wages.
Mbappe’s decision to drop the charges against PSG comes as a surprise, especially given the severity of the allegations he made. However, it’s possible that the Frenchman and his representatives have reached a behind-the-scenes agreement with PSG, potentially involving a compromise on the unpaid wages.
The dropped charges are a significant relief for PSG, who were facing a potentially damaging lawsuit ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup clash with Real Madrid. The two teams are set to face off on February 1, and the absence of a distraction like this lawsuit will allow PSG to focus on the game and their Cup World Cup ambitions.
In a statement, PSG said: “The club welcomes the decision of Kylian Mbappe to drop the criminal complaint. We reaffirm our commitment to resolving the matter amicably and believe that this step will allow us to continue working together in a positive and constructive manner.”
Real Madrid, on the other hand, has remained tight-lipped on the matter, refusing to comment on the dropped charges or the ongoing dispute over Mbappe’s unpaid wages.
Mbappe’s decision to drop the charges against PSG marks a significant turning point in the drama surrounding his departure from the French giants. While the €55 million unpaid wages remain a sticking point, the lack of a criminal complaint means that the situation is no longer escalating.
As the world waits with bated breath to see how the situation unfolds, one thing is clear: Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid has sent shockwaves through the football world, and the drama is far from over.
