Kylian Mbappe's mother is well known for playing hardball when it comes to business but it seems she has also been tough on her son too.
Fayza Lamari is not only the Paris Saint-Germain superstar's mum, but she is also his agent. And it has been revealed by Le Parisien that she claimed she would 'retire' and 'go on vacation to the Maldives' if the 25-year-old committed more than 30 per cent of the profits generated by his various companies to his 'Inspired by KM' association.
Mbappe, who according to Forbes has pocketed a fortune of £94million during his career through endorsements and his salary, is well known for his generosity.
Back in 2018, he reportedly donated his entire 2018 World Cup wage (£380,000) to charity.
It interestingly comes amid strong rumours that Mbappe 'will join Real Madrid' on a free transfer from PSG this summer. It would see the end of a long transfer saga between the two clubs that has seen Mbappe reportedly fall out with the Ligue 1 champions, while Los Blancos have tried to coax the star winger to leave the club on several occasions.
Kylian Mbappe's mother had once reportedly told him not to donate more than 30 per cent of his company earnings to his 'Inspired by KM' association
Fayza Lamari (L) who is both his mother and his agent, threatened to retire if he donated more than 30 per cent of his earnings to the foundation
Launched in 2020, his foundation, the idea for which the Guardian claims was conceived by his mother, aims to to help 98 children from Paris fulfil their life ambitions.
The charity has four 'fundamental values' to help children 'learn, understand, share and pass on.'
It sponsors 49 boys and 49 girls between ages nine and 16 who Mbappe claims, 'will be supported until their working lives begin.'
Set up in 2020, Inspired By KM hopes to provide 98 children from around Paris with greater opportunities to fulfil their goals
Despite that, Mbappe's mother, who has played a key part in his long contract negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain in recent years, told the France World Cup winner that he should not give more than 30 per cent of his company profits to the association.
'I told him: Below 30%, I don’t do it! I'm retiring and doing like everyone else: I'm going on vacation to the Maldives, but I'm not working for you!' Lamari said according Le Parisien.
She was reportedly speaking during the French television program 'Envoye Special' which will be broadcast in the country on January 18.
She also reportedly joked: 'At first, I told him it would be 50%. But we talked about it and it was 30!'
The money will support the children by providing language courses, cultural and sports trips and master classes, according to Marca.
Mbappe waas pictured last night with Ronaldo of Brazil, during the NBA match between Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers
His mother added that she would 'go on vacation to the Maldieves' if Mbappe committed more than 30 per cent
Back in 2018, Mbappe also reportedly donated his World Cup salary (£380,000) to charity