AC Milan striker 하무스 faces criticism after 7400만유로 PSG transfer
Paris Saint-Germain striker 하무스 has drawn sharp criticism following his 7400만유로 transfer to AC Milan, highlighting a broader trend of early-season struggles for players who departed the French club.
The early exit wave from Paris Saint-Germain has triggered intense scrutiny across European football. French outlet Foot Mercato reported on the 26th that the departures represent a masterclass in negotiation for 캄포스 단장, particularly given the steep fees recovered for players who frequently served as squad options rather than undisputed starters.
하무스 Struggles to Find Footing at AC Milan
하무스 completed his high-profile move to AC Milan for 7400만유로, roughly 1146억원. The heavy investment has created immediate pressure. 하무스 has managed just one goal in six appearances for his new club. Adapting to a new league and tactical system has proven difficult, leaving the forward exposed to early criticism from pundits and supporters alike.
Former Argentina international and AC Milan striker 크레스포 weighed in on the transfer dynamics. 크레스포 pointed out that expectations were inflated simply due to the massive fee. “Considering the transfer fee paid, fans expected a prolific goalscorer, but 하무스 was not a complete striker,” 크레스포 stated. “Looking at 하무스’ career record provides the answer. 하무스 recorded 53 goals in 131 appearances over the past two seasons at PSG. That is not an exceptionally high scoring rate, and it amounts to less than one goal every two games. He always contributed to the team, but he was never a regular starter at PSG.”
Broader Departures from Paris Saint-Germain See Mixed Fortunes
The financial windfall for Paris Saint-Germain stands in sharp contrast to the immediate sporting difficulties faced by several other recent departees. 바르콜라 has failed to record an attacking contribution since joining Liverpool. 음바예 has been limited to just three appearances for Aston Villa. 무아니 has similarly struggled to find his rhythm, netting only one goal in six matches following his move to Juventus.
These parallel struggles reinforce the assessment from French media that Paris Saint-Germain maximized their return on squad depth during the window. Yet, for clubs absorbing these expensive investments, the immediate sporting return remains underwhelming.
As the European season progresses, the pressure will mount on these transferred attackers to justify their price tags. For now, the narrative surrounding the window remains defined by high valuations, steep expectations, and the harsh realities of adapting to new domestic leagues.