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Mbappe demands €240 million in damages from PSG as hearing set for today
PSG and Kylian Mbappe have been involved in a long-standing judicial dispute ever since the player’s transfer to Real Madrid with both parties claiming they are entitled to a financial benefit for how the relationship ended.
While Mbappe claims damages and the non-payment of a bonus sum, PSG claim that the player intentionally ran down his contract despite there being offers, and thus inflicted a huge loss on them.
The hearings of the case have been going on for a long time now, and the latest such hearing is scheduled for today. As time has progressed, however, the demands of the parties have grown exorbitant.
The latest stance
As relayed by Le Parisien, the hearing between Mbappe and PSG at Prud’hommes later today sees both parties sue each other for staggering amounts.
Mbappe claims that PSG must pay him a sum of €240 million in damages for the damage suffered after his departure from the club and also for the bonus not paid. The latter amounts to around €55 million.
The French club, meanwhile, demands that the player shell out €180 million for the manner in which he left the club, virtually leaving PSG with no option but to lose him on a free transfer.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Co. reveal that Mbappe had an offer worth north of €300 million in July 2023 which he turned down and chose to run his contract down.
That decision, coupled with his departure for free the following summer, they claim left them staring at a huge loss that they pin on the player.
It remains to be seen in whose favour today’s decision lands, but in either case, a clarification of the situation is not expected soon with the matter only likely to progress to higher courts.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
