Mbappé drops criminal complaint against PSG as talks take place behind the scenes
The newspapers described the withdrawal as a gesture of de-escalation in the dispute between the Parisian club and the player. For over a year, the star has demanded that PSG pay him €55 million in unpaid salary and bonuses. So far, he has been unsuccessful.
Behind this sudden withdrawal of the complaint on Monday morning by the player, there has been a rapprochement and secret discussions between Mbappé's camp and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, on the sidelines of the Club World Cup, Le Monde can confirm. According to several sources close to the case, there is "a shared desire to reach an agreement." Asked for comment, PSG declined but reiterated its wish to find an "amicable solution."
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