Key Takeaways:
- Today, Kylian Mbappe will attend a Paris labour court hearing regarding his €55 million claim against Paris Saint-Germain
- A previous court order to freeze €55 million in PSG’s accounts was overturned on May 26, 2025
- In the 2025-26 season, Mbappe has scored 23 goals in 20 appearances for France and Real Madrid
Up-coming Court Battle: Details and Timeline
Kylian Mbappe’s ongoing legal dispute with Paris Saint-Germain has escalated, as the French international seeks €55 million (£48m/$64m) in unpaid wages from his former club. After parting ways with PSG in the summer of 2024, the World Cup winner is now bringing his claim to the Paris labour courts, where a conclusive verdict is being pursued.
The legal proceedings are scheduled for today, at 1pm local time in the French capital. This high-profile case bypasses the usual conciliation stage, progressing directly to the judgment chamber, due to Mbappe’s request for his previous fixed-term contract to be reclassified as a permanent one – an uncommon procedure in the context of the Parisian courts.
🚨 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Kylian Mbappé and PSG will appear before the Paris Mens Court on November 17.
Kylian is demanding €55m in unpaid bonuses and wages.
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| Date of Hearing | Time (Local) | Claim Amount (€) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 November 2025 | 13:00 | 55,000,000 | Paris Labour Court |
Case Arguments and Legal Perspectives
RMC Sport reported insights from Parisian lawyer Elie Dottelonde, who explained: “(Mbappe) is the plaintiff. He will present his arguments, namely the non-execution of his employment contract, more specifically the non-payment of the last three months’ salary and unpaid bonuses. The defendant (PSG) will have to explain why, according to them, they do not have to pay these months’ salary and unpaid bonuses. This would be a first in the history of the case law of the Industrial Tribunal.”
Although the court date is set, a decision is not expected for several months. Mbappe’s lawyer, Delphine Verheyden, stated in April 2025 that her client is “determined to assert his rights, for himself but also for all the other players” who may find themselves in similar conflicts with their clubs.
Origins of the Mbappe-PSG Dispute
The saga between Mbappe and PSG began in the summer of 2023, following the striker’s announcement that he would not sign a contract extension, intending to depart as a free agent. Subsequently, he was omitted from the squad at the start of the 2023-24 season, but quickly reinstated after a single fixture. PSG’s stance has been that Mbappe agreed to forgo some outstanding funds as a condition of his return, whilst Mbappe’s representatives have dismissed this as “fantasy”.
Disagreement over whether any such settlement was reached has persisted, and PSG continue to assert their point of view, labelling accounts from Mbappe’s camp as a “fanciful tale”. Throughout 2023 and 2024, meetings took place without any reported resolution. Meanwhile, Mbappe has consistently demanded payment of the full €55 million he believes is due.
A previous court order freezing the disputed sum in PSG’s accounts was lifted on May 26, 2025. In the interim, Mbappe has withdrawn criminal allegations of psychological harassment, although an official investigation remained ongoing as of mid-2025. Both parties have also been involved in proceedings before French football authorities, but these bodies declared themselves unable to intervene due to an unresolved preliminary hearing before the Paris Judicial Court, which has since been postponed indefinitely.
Mbappe’s On-Field Form and Injury Status in 2025-26
Despite ongoing legal complications, Mbappe is enjoying a productive period with both Real Madrid and the France national team. In the 2025-26 campaign, he has recorded 23 goals across 20 matches for club and country. His recent brace for France in their victory over Ukraine has brought him within two goals of Olivier Giroud, the leading scorer in French national team history, as Les Bleus secured their 2026 World Cup qualification.
Mbappe did not feature in France’s 3-1 triumph over Azerbaijan, having been released by Didier Deschamps’ squad. Although he was officially listed with ankle inflammation, RMC described this as a “diplomatic injury”, allowing the 26-year-old to return to Spain, thereby reducing the risk of aggravating his condition in a match of lesser consequence.
