Paris Saint-Germain Opts Not to Appeal €61 Million Payment Ruling to Mbappé

Paris Saint-Germain has decided not to appeal a French labor court ruling that obliges the club to pay up to €61 million (US$71.8 million) to its former striker Kylian Mbappé. This amount represents unpaid dues, salaries, and bonuses, as confirmed by the club to Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Friday, February 20.

The club explained that it chose to close this long-standing file, even though the decision mandated immediate payment of the sum, even if an appeal had been filed.

In a statement, the club said: "Driven by a sense of responsibility, and a desire to definitively end procedures that have lasted too long, the club has decided not to prolong this dispute."

Saint-Germain had been granted a one-month period to file an appeal, but this deadline has now expired.

The club further told AFP: "Paris Saint-Germain is now looking firmly towards the future, with full focus on its sporting project and collective success."

The labor court stated that the final amount, ranging between €60 million and €61 million, includes €55 million in unpaid salaries, in addition to approximately €6 million in holiday entitlements.

After seven seasons with the Parisian club, Mbappé moved to Spanish giants Real Madrid, where he reportedly earns an annual salary of around €30 million.

Mbappé scored 256 goals in 308 appearances for Saint-Germain. However, the club won its first-ever Champions League title last season, following his departure.