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January 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM

PSG Admits €55.4M Debt to Kylian Mbappé

Paris Saint-Germain confirms a €55.4M debt to Kylian Mbappé in financial reports to UEFA, raising legal and regulatory challenges.

PSG Admits €55.4M Debt to Kylian Mbappé

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has officially acknowledged a €55.4 million debt to its star forward, Kylian Mbappé, in financial documents submitted to UEFA. The issue has escalated into a legal dispute that remains unresolved, with potential consequences for the club.

According to UEFA’s Article 82 regulations, clubs are prohibited from carrying overdue debts to employees and must disclose such liabilities within designated reporting periods. In this case, two French legal bodies have ruled in favor of Mbappé, obligating PSG to settle the amount. However, the Parisian club has contested these rulings and escalated the matter to the Paris Court of Justice.

Failure to properly record this debt in their accounts could have exposed PSG to automatic sanctions from UEFA, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Should the Paris Court rule in Mbappé’s favor, the club could face further penalties, including potential financial restrictions.

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This dispute stems from an August 2023 agreement between Mbappé and PSG’s president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, in which the debt was allegedly set to be waived. However, Mbappé claims that this agreement was never formalized in writing, leading to the current impasse.

The complexities of the legal case, involving multiple judicial and regulatory bodies, suggest that a resolution may take considerable time. Additionally, PSG’s standing with UEFA could be affected if compliance issues persist, potentially influencing their future participation in European competitions.

As the legal battle unfolds, both fans and analysts are closely watching how this situation might impact PSG’s finances and their relationship with one of football’s brightest stars.