Paris Saint-Germain’s contractual dealings with Kylian Mbappe have garnered attention due to a clause entailing a £1.3 million ’ethics bonus’ awarded upon a court decision in his favor. Such contractual provisions are part of negotiations and may reflect specific contractual stipulations agreed upon by the player and club. The nature of the ’ethics bonus’ suggests it might be tied to legal outcomes or moral conduct, although details about its precise stipulations remain unclear. The inclusion of such bonuses is not uncommon in high-profile sports contracts, often serving as incentives or protections related to legal disputes or moral evaluations. 2

The court case involving Mbappe primarily concerned contractual and financial disputes between the player and PSG. The agreement to pay the ethics bonus was approved as part of the legal resolution, implying that the clause had been inserted into the contract prior to proceedings. This arrangement exemplifies how complex contractual clauses can be in professional sports, often encompassing not just performance metrics but also moral or legal considerations. The case has illustrated the broader phenomenon of sports contracts including clauses that go beyond standard performance bonuses, reflecting multifaceted negotiations between athletes and clubs, and highlighting the financial implications of legal disputes within the sports industry. 3