In recent years, few players have signed for PSG from Ligue 1. However, it is not the talents that are lacking.
Since the arrival of QSI at the head of the Paris Saint Germain in 2011, he is often reproached the club of the capital for not carrying out its market within the championship of France, preferring to trust players from abroad. A recruitment policy which has clearly not paid off since the residents of the Parc des Princes are still chasing their big goal: to win the Champions League. And if the PSG decided, finally, to be tempted by some nuggets of our championship? Here are 5 Ligue 1 players on whom the Parisian leaders would have the good idea to bet next season.
▪Amine Gouiri (OGC Nice)
After a great first season with Nice, Amine Goiri is reaching a new milestone since the beginning of the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Involved in 20 goals in all competitions (12 achievements and 8 assists), the 22-year-old French striker could come to reinforce a Parisian attack which should be renewed this summer with the possible departure of Kylian Mbappé, Mauro Icardi and Angel Di Maria. Not to mention that the former Lyonnais is represented by Alain Migliaccio, a close adviser to Zinedine Zidane, who would greatly appreciate the qualities of the young Aiglon…
Estimated value (Transfermarkt): 45 million euros
▪Aurélien Tchouaméni (AS Monaco) ????????
Although having a well supplied midfield, the club of the capital should this summer completely regenerate this sector of play, where only Marco Verratti gave satisfaction. Since then, Aurelien Tchouameni has everything to interest Ile-de-France decision-makers. Having become a French international last September, the 22-year-old ex-Bordeaux immediately scored big points with Didier Deschamps, as he continues to do every week with AS Monaco. His charisma, his leadership and his technical ease would certainly do a lot of good for PSG, which moreover does not have such a profile in its workforce.
Estimated value (Transfermarkt): 40 million euros
▪Lucas Paqueta (OL) ????????
If Olympique Lyonnais is having a rather complicated season, Lucas Paqueta he continues to shine in the Gones jersey. Author of 9 goals and 5 assists (in all competitions) since the start of the season, the Brazilian international is a so-called “modern” midfielder. Technically fine and capable of pulling off incredible gestures, the former Milanese is not the type to be reluctant when it comes to defending. On the contrary, the native of Rio de Janeiro does not count his efforts. In short, the OL attacking midfielder has everything to please the Parc des Princes.
Estimated value (Transfermarkt): 35 million euros
▪Renato Sanches (Losc) ????????
Linked to the Mastiffs until June 2023, Renato Sanches should, unless surprised, leave the North during the next transfer window. A strong element of Losc, particularly when the level rises, the Portuguese international has enormous activity, and when he is at 100%, he is undoubtedly one of the best players in Ligue 1. Moreover, the winner of Euro 2016 is able to play in all midfield positions, but also in attack. As a reminder, the Portuguese, transferred to Lille from Bayern Munich three years ago, had been close to Paris Saint-Germain in 2018.
Estimated value (Transfermarkt): 30 million euros
▪Seko Fofana (RC Lens) ????????
Impressive since his arrival at RC Lens in the summer of 2020, Seko Fofana will most likely be one of the names that will animate the next summer transfer window. Impressive by his high volume of play, his athletic strength and his ability to be decisive (9 goals this season), the Ivorian midfielder, still under contract until June 2024, has proven that he is one of the best players at his post in France. So much so that the captain of the Sang et Or has a good chance of landing in a more upscale club next season. And PSG would probably be wrong not to look into the matter.
Estimated value (Transfermarkt): 18 million euros
We could also have mentioned the name of the promising Reims striker, Hugo Ekitike, but also that of Jonathan Clauss, who would make an excellent alternative to Achraf Hakimi in the right lane of the defense of the Rouge et Bleu. Other players like Sven Botman, Arkadiusz Milik, Wissam Ben Yedder or even Teji Savanier would also not be a spot in the squad of the vice-champions of France.
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