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Mbappé withdraws harassment case against PSG
France captain Kylian Mbappé has withdrawn the legal case he filed against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for alleged moral harassment, a person familiar with the matter told the Associated Press.
The Paris prosecutor’s office had earlier confirmed that an investigation had been opened after Mbappé filed the complaint earlier this year. However, the individual close to the French football star said Tuesday that the decision to end the criminal proceedings was part of a move toward reconciliation with his former club.
The person, who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, also confirmed that this development does not affect a separate legal procedure. Mbappé is still pursuing a case before an industrial tribunal seeking €55 million (approximately $61 million) in unpaid wages from the club.
In his earlier complaint, Mbappé had accused PSG of ‘lofting’ him — a practice in France involving the isolation of a player from the main squad for sporting, administrative, or disciplinary reasons. The dispute began after Mbappé was sidelined prior to the 2023–24 season following his decision not to extend his contract with the Ligue 1 champions.
Despite the earlier tension, the relationship between Mbappé and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi has reportedly improved in recent weeks, according to Mbappé’s entourage.
Mbappé left PSG in the summer to join Real Madrid on a free transfer after scoring a record 256 goals for the club over seven years. He is now set to face his former club in the Club World Cup semifinal on Wednesday.
Mbappé’s departure came amid deep tensions. Some fans booed him during his final home match at Parc des Princes, and PSG was reportedly disappointed after having offered him a record-breaking contract in 2022. The relationship soured further when, in June 2023, Mbappé informed the club he would not trigger the option for a contract extension, reports UNB.
With just one year remaining on his deal, PSG risked losing him for free in 2024 and sought to sell him. Mbappé was subsequently left out of a preseason tour in Japan and South Korea and made to train with fringe players. Despite receiving a €300 million offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, he declined the move.
Although PSG excluded him from their opening league match, Mbappé was eventually reinstated into the squad following further discussions with the club.