Mbappé Drops Harassment Lawsuit Against PSG Days Before Club World Cup Clash
Real Madrid star ends legal battle ahead of emotional showdown with former club
Just days before facing Paris Saint-Germain for the first time since his blockbuster move, Kylian Mbappé has made a striking legal decision: he has officially withdrawn his complaint against PSG for moral harassment and attempted extortion.
The information, published by L’Équipe, adds a dramatic twist to what is already one of the most anticipated matches of the year Real Madrid vs PSG, in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final.
Background: The “Loft” Incident and Legal Fallout
The lawsuit stemmed from Mbappé’s turbulent final season in Paris. In mid-2023, as contract negotiations broke down, the French superstar was removed from the first team and reportedly placed in an isolated group known internally as “the loft” an area reserved for players deemed outside the club’s immediate plans.
Mbappé’s legal team claimed the move was a deliberate attempt to pressure him into renewing his contract, describing it as a form of moral harassment and psychological manipulation. The complaint was also linked to an alleged act of attempted extortion by a PSG employee, whose identity has not been revealed.
While Mbappé was later reinstated into the squad, tensions remained high and the relationship between player and club never fully recovered.
Legal Closure — But Not the End
By dropping the case, Mbappé appears intent on closing this chapter before what could be a deeply emotional encounter. However, not all legal matters are resolved. The French striker is still pursuing €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses from PSG an amount he claims is owed from the final three months of his contract.
Club World Cup Showdown: Real Madrid vs PSG
All eyes now turn to the pitch. On Wednesday (9), Mbappé will lead Real Madrid into a high-stakes battle against his former club, PSG, in the semi-final of the Club World Cup in New Jersey.
It will be Mbappé’s first time facing PSG since leaving after seven seasons, where he became the club’s all-time leading scorer and global icon. Emotions are expected to run high, with former teammates on the other side and unresolved feelings behind the scenes.
“Mbappé remains fully focused on winning the title with Madrid,” reports Spanish media, “but everyone knows this match means far more than just a place in the final.”
PSG Keeps Silent, Prepares for Clash
PSG have so far declined to comment on the case withdrawal or the pending financial dispute. Internally, the club insists that all contractual obligations were fulfilled, and that they are fully focused on preparing for the semi-final.
A victory over Real Madrid would move the Parisian side one step closer to their first-ever Club World Cup title, while a win for Mbappé and Madrid could mark the ultimate statement in his new chapter.
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