Kylian Mbappe's mother threatens PSG over unpaid Wages

Kylian Mbappe's mother Fayza Lamari and brother Ethan Mbappe | Imago

Kylian Mbappe's mother threatens PSG over unpaid Wages

Ayoola Kelechi 18:57 - 18.07.2024

The France national team captain will see his former side PSG in court if the situation persists

Real Madrid welcomed Kylian Mbappe to the club on Tuesday with a presentation that was only matched by Cristiano Ronaldo's 15 years ago.

While Mbappe has headed off on holiday, he still has some business to attend to in France regarding unpaid wages from Paris Saint-Germain.

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One of the main characters involved in Mbappe’s unveiling was the France captain’s mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, who broke down in tears upon seeing her son welcomed to the stage by Real Madrid President Florentino Perez.

Kylian Mbappe kisses the Real Madrid badge during his presentation. (Photo Credit: Real Madrid/x)
Kylian Mbappe kisses the Real Madrid badge during his presentation. (Photo Credit: Real Madrid/x) Kylian Mbappe kisses the Real Madrid badge during his presentation. (Photo Credit: Real Madrid/x)

Speaking to Le Parisien, Lamari said, “It is the biggest club in the world. On Tuesday I felt the difference, for example, with PSG. The Parc des Princes is extraordinary. But when you arrive at Real Madrid, you feel the weight of the institution. It’s a club with a huge history.”

Kylian Mbappe and his mother Fayza Lamari | Imago
Kylian Mbappe and his mother Fayza Lamari | Imago Kylian Mbappe and his mother Fayza Lamari | Imago

Despite the joyous occasion, Mbappe is still owed wages from PSG and some of his signing bonus, with some reports claiming that it is as much as €100m. Lamari confirmed this, although she did not specify the amount, saying, “It is now in the hands of Kylian’s representatives. But I trust that PSG will resolve it quickly. We just received a letter from them. Decisions will be made. […] I hope that all this does not tarnish everything we have experienced. I want to remember the positive things about PSG.”

Mbappe and PSG headed for legal tussle

Lamari also warned that Mbappe’s lawyer, Delphine Verheyden, would take the matter to court if necessary. “If we have no other choice, yes, of course. Now, I really hope that the contract we signed two years ago is respected. In reality, no one can say what happened, neither me nor the PSG representatives, because for two years Kylian and the president have always met alone, except once.”

Kylian Mbappe and PSG chairman Nasser al-Khelaifi | Imago
Kylian Mbappe and PSG chairman Nasser al-Khelaifi | Imago Kylian Mbappe and PSG chairman Nasser al-Khelaifi | Imago

The debate centres around a reported verbal agreement between PSG CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Mbappe. This agreement allegedly involved Mbappe foregoing some of his wages if he left on a free transfer, in exchange for PSG returning him to action with the squad. Mbappe had been left out of their preseason tour and was being threatened with a year in the stands.

Kylian Mbappe will wear the number 9 jersey next season at Real Madrid on a free transfer. (Photo Credit: Real Madrid/X)
Kylian Mbappe will wear the number 9 jersey next season at Real Madrid on a free transfer. (Photo Credit: Real Madrid/X) Kylian Mbappe will wear the number 9 jersey next season at Real Madrid on a free transfer. (Photo Credit: Real Madrid/X)

Despite the problems with PSG, Mbappe will be focused on Real Madrid, and once he returns from holiday will be hoping for the perfect start to his Los Blancos career.

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