Kylian Mbappe Heads To Court As Legal Battle With PSG Heats Up

Kylian Mbappe Is Heading Back To Paris — But Not For Football

Kylian Mbappe and PSG… the breakup that refuses to end quietly.

Despite leaving Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024 and moving to Real Madrid, the French superstar is still locked in a heated legal clash with his former employers. The issue? A staggering €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses that Mbappe insists PSG still owe him.

And now, the case is officially heading to court.

Mbappe vs PSG: Court Date Locked In

A labour court in Paris will hear the case on November 17, 2025.
Yes — the Paris labour court. A place normally used to settle disputes between employees of small businesses… now hosting one of the biggest football stars on the planet.

Both parties will appear before judges at 1pm local time, and the session will head straight into the judgment chamber. No negotiations, no friendly chats — straight to the main event.

This happened because Mbappe requested something major:
the reclassification of his fixed-term PSG contract into a permanent one, which changes the legal framework of the dispute.

Why Is Mbappe Suing PSG?

According to Mbappe and his legal team:

• PSG failed to pay his last three months’ salary

• Several contracted bonuses also went unpaid

• The club did not execute parts of his employment agreement

His lawyer, Delphine Verheyden, doubled down earlier this year, saying Mbappe is determined to fight not only for himself but for “all other players” who face similar treatment.

PSG, meanwhile, insist they owe him nothing — claiming Mbappe agreed to give up a portion of these payments as part of discussions in 2023 when he refused to extend his contract.

Mbappe’s camp says that claim is pure “fantasy.”
PSG calls Mbappe’s version a “fanciful tale.”
Football’s most dramatic breakup continues.

How The Dispute Started: A Quick Recap

The drama began in the summer of 2023, when Mbappe told PSG he wouldn’t renew his contract. The club reacted by benching him — briefly — before reinstating him after one game.

Behind the scenes, PSG claim negotiations took place regarding outstanding payments.

Mbappe’s side says: absolutely not.

Fast-forward to now:

• Mbappe wants his €55m

• PSG says they don’t owe it

• A request to freeze the funds in PSG’s accounts was overturned

• A criminal complaint of harassment was withdrawn

• A judicial hearing was postponed indefinitely

All roads now lead to the November 2025 courtroom showdown.

What Happens Next?

Mbappe will present his argument.
PSG will defend their position.
A decision will take months.

This could set a major precedent in French football law — something a Parisian lawyer stated has “never happened in the history of the Industrial Tribunal.”

Whatever the outcome, one thing is certain:

This is the biggest off-pitch storyline in European football — and we’ll cover every twist here on Sports Market International, the best sport blog for real-time sports analyses, drama, and market insights.