Khaberni - Paris Saint-Germain has decided not to appeal a ruling from a French labor court that requires them to pay up to 61 million euros (71.8 million US dollars) to their former striker Kylian Mbappe, representing unpaid dues, salaries, and bonuses, as confirmed by the club to Agence France-Presse on Friday.
The club explained that it chose to close this long-standing file, although the decision required them to pay the amount immediately even if they appealed.
The club stated in its statement: "Driven by a sense of responsibility, and desiring to put a definitive end to proceedings that have lasted too long, the club has decided not to prolong this dispute."
Paris Saint-Germain was given a month to appeal, but this period has expired.
The club added in its statement to Agence France-Presse: "Paris Saint-Germain is now firmly looking towards the future, with full focus on its sports project and collective success."
The labor court mentioned that the final amount, ranging between 60 and 61 million euros, includes 55 million euros in unpaid salaries, plus about six million euros in holiday entitlements.
After seven seasons with the Parisian club, Mbappe moved to Real Madrid in Spain, where he earns an annual salary estimated at nearly 30 million euros.
Mbappe scored 256 goals in 308 matches wearing the Paris Saint-Germain shirt, but the club won the UEFA Champions League title for the first time in its history last season after his departure.
