“Which club, in terms of ambition and project, can keep up with PSG today?”
The question raised none other than PSG boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi when he was interviewed a month ago The team gave. This was mainly about superstar Kylian Mbappé, who this summer – once again – is associated with a farewell to the French capital.
Mbappé is once again one of the biggest topics of conversation in Paris, but other stars are also causing a stir around Paris Saint-Germain. It seems like this summer the club will show how attractive they are to both young talent and seasoned superstars. (Transfer market: The hottest rumors in the transfer ticker)
Wijnaldum is on a free transfer – as does Ramos?
Georginio Wijnaldum can be seen as the latter. The 30-year-old has developed into a world-class midfielder under Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool FC, who acts reliably as a director and clearer.
Wijnaldum was one of the hottest personalities on the transfer market this summer as it was available for a free transfer. He seemed drawn to FC Barcelona, but then PSG got the job. An exclamation mark that shows how attractive the club can be for top stars. Whether Wijnaldum will remain the king transfer from PSG remains to be seen.
In addition to the captain of Oranje, the French are also about to sign some other players who are also being hunted by half of Europe. These include Sergio Ramos, whose era at Real Madrid is coming to an end. The central defender, who was considered the king of royals, is also on the market for free – and is also close to an agreement with PSG.
PSG probably also brings a lot of talent
Sure, Ramos is no longer the youngest at 35 years old. However, Spain is one of the biggest names in football if you look at the last decade. A transfer that has a lot to do with prestige.
“Ramos is probably a great transfer, but the old players rarely show great performances at PSG,” warns The team-Journalist David Fioux at SPORT1. He is alluding to David Beckham, Dani Alves or Gianluigi Buffon, who played well but not great on the Seine at an advanced age as a footballer.
For more than a decade, PSG has been known for repeatedly signing old stars, also to keep media attention high. Cristiano Ronaldo, from whom the club claims, would also fit into this pattern Mirror dreams – just like Paul Pogba. The two personal details are so far nothing more than rumors.
On the other hand, the following is as good as clear: This summer there will be a lot of talent added to the experienced players. We’re talking about the two 22-year-olds Achraf Hakimi and Gianluigi Donnarumma. Also two of the most sought-after players who are or were on the market in this transfer window.
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Dilemma in the goalkeeping position?
Because the French officially confirmed the transfer of Hakimi on Tuesday evening. He signed until 2026 and, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, costs PSG 60 million euros, which the Italian champions Inter Milan pocket for the former Dortmund.
The Moroccan can be used flexibly on the right side and would probably be able to help any team in the world. The same applies to Donnarumma, who at his tender age has already played an unbelievable 251 competitive games at club level and 32 international matches.
Donnarumma is currently showing at the European Championships that he is Buffon’s legitimate successor. At PSG, however, the bank could threaten him, which has to do with the great standing of the experienced keeper Keylor Navas.
“Navas is perhaps the best player Paris has ever bought,” says Fioux of the 34-year-old from Costa Rica: “He has an aura, he excels.” He therefore sees a problem facing PSG: two world-class goalkeepers who both want to play. A luxury problem, but it can be dangerous. One possibility is job splitting – for example, Navas playing in the Champions League and Donnarumma in the league. Coach Mauricio Pochettino will have to find a solution.
Pochettino is spoiled for choice
This also applies in general to the installation. Pochettino showed himself in his first year at PSG – in which he missed the actually mandatory championship – as a fan of the back four and the 4-2-3-1 system.
The central defense could be Ramos and the Brazilian Marquinhos. Presnel Kimpembe is also likely to have ambitions. A strong and robust trio, no matter who Pochettino ultimately chooses. Hakimi is likely to be placed on the right side, Juan Bernat would currently be playing on the left.
Wijnaldum will probably be in midfield alongside Marco Verratti. Idrissa Gueye showed strong performances at PSG last year and should also have a chance for the starting eleven. In principle, a system with a chain of three or five is also possible. Then Ramos, Marquinhos and Kimpembe could be on the lawn at the same time.
As usual, the trio Mbappé, Neymar and Ángel di María are swirling up front. In any case, if Mbappé stays. The situation around the superstar spoils the good mood for many PSG fans that should actually arise with such ambitious line-up variants.
According to The team Mbappé Al-Khelaifi and Co. has meanwhile announced that he does not want to extend his contract – which will expire in summer 2022. The fans are now worried about their superstar – this summer.
Concerns about Mbappé cloud the good mood in Paris
“I think Mbappé will stay until next summer,” says Fioux: “It’s too important to keep him. He’s a symbol of the club’s attractiveness, and of course a life insurance policy when it comes to goals still the hope that one day he will renew his contract. ”
If Mbappé should leave Paris, Mauro Icardi should play an important role in the center of the storm. The Argentine is considered a candidate for removal at PSG, and if the offer is good, he can leave. This also applies to the German Thilo Kehrer, Alphonse Aréola, Leandro Paredes and Abdou Diallo.
“Since the transfers of Neymar and Mbappé, Paris is supposed to collect 60 million euros every year through transfer fees to pay off the investment,” reveals Fioux: “Yes, they have money, but they can’t do what they want about the financial fair play and the management. ” According to Fioux, selling players is Sports Director Leonardo’s biggest job.
Perhaps the Brazilian will also succeed in a masterpiece – if he could guide Lionel Messi to Paris.
The superstar’s contract with FC Barcelona recently expired. Barca have high hopes that Messi will soon sign a new contract, but PSG could interfere. According to as there was even an offer.
It would not be the first time this summer that PSG beat Blaugrana – but it would certainly be a lot more painful for the Catalans than it was at Wijnaldum. For Messi, Pochettino should then also find a place in the constellation puzzle.
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