PSG and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe's €96m agreement emerges amid legal battle

The legal fight between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe has hit a key moment, with both sides now facing off before the proper authorities. The main issue here is Mbappe's demand for €55 million from PSG. He argues that this money is owed to him based on a verbal agreement made when he left the club. On the other hand, PSG insists that although they talked about an agreement, it was never put in writing, and they have their own view on what was actually agreed.

The crux of the issue lies in the circumstances surrounding Mbappe's departure from PSG. The French superstar left the club in the summer transfer window to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, having not signed a new contract with PSG.

According to reports, an informal agreement was reached between Mbappe and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, which was intended to ensure that the club would not suffer financial loss from his departure. This agreement reportedly covered a figure of €96 million, which includes savings on salaries and bonuses.

PSG and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe's €96m agreement emerges amid legal battle

Jerome Rothen, a former PSG player and commentator, has shed light on this situation. In an interview with RMC (h/t Le10Sport), Rothen revealed that the agreement, though not formalised, was clear in its intent. It was agreed that if Mbappe left on a free transfer, PSG would still see financial benefits from the arrangement.

Rothen elaborated that the supposed savings amounted to around €96 million, including reductions in salaries and bonuses. This figure, he claims, was communicated through email exchanges between PSG and Mbappe's representatives.

Even though the agreement was informal, things have now escalated to the courts. Mbappe is demanding €55 million, believing that’s what he’s owed based on the deal he understood. Meanwhile, PSG argues that the agreement wasn’t officially binding and that they’ve done their part according to their interpretation of the deal. It just goes to show what can happen when someone doesn’t stick to their word.