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PSG ordered to pay €61 million to Mbappe as Real Madrid superstar wins lawsuit
After a lengthy legal battle, Kylian Mbappe has won the lawsuit against his former club Paris Saint-German, who have been ordered to pay €61 million to the Real Madrid forward, reports AS.
Mbappe’s salary dispute with PSG has been dragging on for a long time now, with the forward reportedly being owed €55 million in unpaid dues.
Back in November, the lawyers representing Mbappe and PSG attended a hearing in which the player demanded €263 million from his former club, while the Parisians countered with a claim of €440 million, alleging bad faith on the part of the footballer.
To support their case, Mbappe’s defence denounced what they described as “bully methods” by PSG that allegedly intimidated the player, which they considered more than sufficient grounds to claim more than €200 million.
The legal representatives of the French club had argued that Mbappe acted in bad faith, presenting evidence in which the player confirmed an agreement with Nasser Al Khelaifi to waive the €55 million, an amount now being claimed by him after leaving for Real Madrid.
In addition, PSG sought €440 million in damages, alleging that the France captain concealed his intention not to renew his contract and caused irreparable harm to the club’s finances.
However, the Conseil de prud’hommes has ruled in favour of Mbappe and ordered PSG to pay €61 million in damages to the Real Madrid forward – and not the €263 million demanded by the player’s lawyers.
The decision by the four judges of the Conseil de prud’hommes does not bring the dispute to a definitive close as PSG are expected to appeal the ruling.
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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.
