Kylian Mbappe has stepped back from a high-profile legal clash with his former club Paris Saint-Germain by withdrawing his criminal complaint just before a major showdown in the Club World Cup.
The Real Madrid star had accused PSG of psychological abuse and attempted extortion, demanding €55 million in damages after he was sidelined during a tense contract standoff in 2023. The suspension kept him out of training and matchday squads, triggering months of off-field drama.
In a surprising twist, the complaint was dropped only hours before Real Madrid’s semifinal match, a game that will see Mbappe face PSG for the first time since his move.
However, the legal fight isn’t over. Mbappe is still taking PSG to a labor court, seeking unpaid wages and bonuses. This employment dispute continues to highlight the deep fractures in their relationship.
Mbappe has said his decision to drop the criminal case was to ease tensions and keep his focus on football, especially on lifting the Club World Cup with his new team.
