Kylian Mbappe Files Harassment Complaint Against PSG Over 2023 Treatment
Breaking: Mbappé Takes Legal Action Against Former Club
- Moral Harassment Claim: Files complaint over 2023 pre-season exclusion
- Unpaid Wages Battle: Seeks €55M ($64.4M) in withheld bonuses/salary
- Confirmed: Paris prosecutor opens investigation (AFP)
Key Allegations
- 2023 Punishment:
- Forced to train with “undesirables” after refusing contract extension
- Excluded from Asia pre-season tour + Ligue 1 opener
- Union Backing:
- French players’ union (UNFP) filed similar complaint in 2023
- Precedent set by other sidelined players
- Financial Dispute:
- PSG allegedly withheld loyalty bonuses during standoff
Context & Fallout
- Real Madrid Move: Joined Los Blancos summer 2024 after 256 goals for PSG
- Irony: PSG won first Champions League months after his exit
- Broader Issue: Highlights growing player-club power struggles
