Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid striker, was at the center of a legal issue in Paris. On 30 September he traveled to France, where the National Police questioned him in relation to the case of Mohamed Sanhadji, former head of security for the French national team. According to L'Equipe, his move was not linked to a party, but for investigation reasons.
French authorities are looking into a €60,300 donation that Mbappé paid to Sanhadji in June 2023, derived from 2022 World Cup bonuses. Additionally, a €120,000 loan requested by the former police officer is being investigated, on suspicion of financial difficulties. The footballer's presence alongside Sanhadji during a family trip to Cameroon in July 2023 is also under scrutiny.
Mbappé's mother, Fayza Lamari, was questioned by three investigating judges and placed under witness protection. She has not been formally charged, but is accused of asking Sanhadji to facilitate obtaining four visas for some family members. The case of Sanhadji, already formally indicted on 16 September for corruption, fraud and money laundering, also involved other football and cultural figures, including Franck Ribéry, Jamel Debbouze, Noël Le Graët and Philippe Diallo.
Despite the controversy, Mbappé has yet to receive any disciplinary sanctions from Real Madrid. The Spanish team continues to focus on results in La Liga and the Champions League, while the player remains awaiting further clarifications from the French authorities. The episode could influence the public perception of the young talent, but at the moment no immediate changes in his career are expected.