PSG Faces Legal Action from Kylian Mbappe as He Alleges 'Moral Harassment'
Kylian Mbappé Slams Paris Saint-Germain in Moral Harassment Claim
In an explosive move, superstar footballer Kylian Mbappé has accused his former club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), of moral harassment. This allegation, confirmed by the Paris prosecutor's office, comes as Mbappé also disputes PSG's failure to pay over 55 million euros ($61 million) in unpaid wages.
Mbappé's claim stems from the way he was treated following his decision not to renew his contract beyond the 2023-24 season. According to the French legal system, 'lofting' - isolating a player for sporting, administrative, or disciplinary reasons - is the practice PSG allegedly employed.
Mbappé, now a Real Madrid player, scored a record 256 goals in seven years at PSG, which won the Champions League without him this year. His departure from the Ligue 1 club was marked by deep tensions and boos from some fans during his last home game at Parc des Princes.
The club felt betrayed after offering Mbappé the most lucrative contract in its history, only for him to reject key player signings and eventually opt out of the contract extension. This left PSG in a precarious position, potentially facing the loss of Mbappé for free when his contract expired.
Following his refusal to extend, Mbappé was left out of the preseason tour to Japan and South Korea, forced to train with lesser-known players. Despite PSG's reported wish to sell him, Mbappé rejected a staggering 300 million euros move to Al-Hilal, the Saudi Arabian team.
The allegations of moral harassment were further supported by Mbappé's legal team in April, who stated they would initiate proceedings due to the alleged treatment Mbappé endured during this period.
[1] Sources: Le Parisien, L'Equipe, and Le Monde[2] Source: Paris Prosecutor's Office[3] Source: France Football[4] Source: ESPN FC
- Despite their efforts to sell him, Kylian Mbappé, now a Real Madrid player, rejected a significant offer from the European football league, Al-Hilal.
- The French legal system, following Mbappé's claims, is investigating Paris Saint-Germain for the practice of 'lofting' him – isolating him for sporting, administrative, or disciplinary reasons.
- In addition to his unpaid wages dispute, Kylian Mbappé has also drawn attention to the general-news arena, as his moral harassment claims against Paris Saint-Germain have made headlines in crime-and-justice sections of various news outlets.
