How Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappé could leave Paris Saint-Germain for free this summer

The Kylian Mbappé transfer saga has made waves all over the world, and Italy is no exception. Sports lawyer Mattia Grassani, who works with several Serie A clubs, believes the Real Madrid target’s dispute with Paris Saint-Germain could end up in court and if it does, there be be a seriously significant twist in the tale.

How Mbappé “could tear up” PSG contract

“If PSG are found to have been guilty of work harassment or any form of discrimination, Mbappé would be within his rights to tear up his contract”, said Grassi, speaking to Italian broadcaster TvPlay. “He can terminate the contract if it can be proved that PSG have done more than just leave him out of a league game. It has to be proved that they have repeatedly isolated the player and shown a lack of consideration towards him simply because he has refused to extend his contract”.

Grassani claims that the date on which the 2023/24 Ligue 1 season starts will be key: 13 August 2023. “When a player enters the last year of his contract, at any level, it’s a delicate moment and his relationship with the club can end because of either party. If Mbappé is prevented from being able to carry out his usual activities with the first team - training, attending meetings with the coaches, being part of matchday squads - until 13 August, then he will be able to appeal to the courts in France”.

What happens if Mbappé's PSG contract is terminated?

Mbappé could then “have his contract terminated, receive significant financial compensation and be free to sign for another club”. The UNFP (the National Union of Professional Footballers in France), has already expressed its support for the 24-year-old, stating that PSG’s position “equates to moral harassment”, and claims it is ready to take action against the Ligue 1 champions. “It’s a soap opera,” Grassani concluded, “and this is only the beginning. There is still a long way to go, certainly from a legal perspective.