The Swedish Prosecution Authority has announced that the investigation into rape charges against French footballer Kylian Mbappé has been discontinued owing to insufficient evidence to proceed.
This is according to various accounts from Thursday morning.
The charges had sparked international interest, casting a pall over the football star’s career.
Mbappé, who has constantly refuted the allegations, has yet to release an official statement over the decision.
His legal team has previously emphasised his adherence to due procedure.
On October 17, 2024, Mbappé was “linked to a rape investigation in Sweden” and that he intended to reserve any explanations for the Swedish justice system “if necessary,” according to his lawyer, Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard.
“He prioritises providing his explanations, if required, to the Swedish judiciary,” Canu-Bernard told AFP, while strongly condemning “media allegations suggesting that Kylian Mbappé had commented on the events of his trip to Stockholm.”
The lawsuit, which began earlier this year, contained claims based on an alleged event in Stockholm. The prosecutor’s decision not to bring charges concludes months of examination and speculation.
