Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe goes to UEFA over €55m in unpaid bonus from Paris Saint-Germain

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé he is also to receive some of his salary from the last three months of his Paris Saint-Germain contract. The deal looks set to end in a legal battle, with PSG claiming they do not owe the 25-year-old any money.

It is believed PSG they refer to a verbal agreement with Mbappé that he “will not leave PSG for free” and that he forgives part of his remaining salary before his contract expires. However, Mbappe's camp denied such things, but sent PSG written warnings on the matter, threatening legal action.

Previous reports have noted that Mbappe is unpaid for April, May and June of his deal, and part of an €80 million signing bonus. The World (via MD) have explained that Mbappe's legal team has contacted the legal office in the LFP (French League Federation), the FFF (French Football Federation) and UEFA on the matter, stating that he is owed 55 million euros for the above payments, and an “ethical bonus”. as well.

The legal battle could rage on for years, with the key factor depending on the testimony of Mbappe and PSG executives. Also last year, Neymar Junior appeared in court over salary disputes with Barcelona dating back six years.