Category: Analysis
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Under the microscope: Should PSG keep hold of Presnel Kimpembe or sell him?
Having hired a new Sporting Director in the form of Luis Campos, there has been a noticeable change in the transfer policy of Paris Saint Germain this season. They have opted to sign youngsters with potential in the form of Vitinha from FC Porto and more recently, Hugo Ekitike from Stade de Reims. Les Parisiens…
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Under the microscope: Why PSG want to sell Ander Herrera this summer
When Ander Herrera joined Paris Saint Germain on a free transfer from Manchester United in the summer of 2019, it was expected that he would provide competition, if not break into the starting XI. However, after three years at the Parc des Princes, his place in the team looks uncertain, and he has recently been…
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Under the microscope: Can Pablo Sarabia fill in Ángel Di María’s shoes at PSG?
Paris Saint Germain have a phenomenal front three of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar Jr. Last season, it may have taken a few months longer than expected for the superstar trio to click on the pitch, but by that point, Les Parisiens were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 by…
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Under the microscope: Achraf Hakimi’s first season at PSG
When Paris Saint Germain signed Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan in the summer of 2021, there were huge expectations on the youngster to fill what was previously a weak spot for the French club. For years, Les Parisiens struggled in the full-back areas. It is now safe to say that it has been spectacularly solved…
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Transfer Talk: Ousmane Dembele – Could the Frenchman join PSG?
Ever since Paris Saint Germain’s new sporting director, Luis Campos, announced his intention to sell Neymar, there has been a little bit of speculation about whether the Brazilian would actually leave the club. However, the odds are that Neymar will not leave PSG this summer. Still, the French champions need bench strength in attack, especially…
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Under the microscope: Analysing Georginio Wijnaldum’s first campaign at PSG
When Paris Saint Germain signed Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer of 2021, it was expected that the 31-year-old would bolster the midfield by adding the engine in the centre of the park. However, he has been nothing short of disappointing at best and disaster at worst. Just 12 months…
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Under the microscope: Why PSG want to sell Neymar
When Paris Saint Germain triggered the 222 million clause of Neymar, who was at Barcelona in the summer of 2017, they not only broke the transfer record but did so spectacularly as the record more than doubled what Manchester United paid for Paul Pogba in 2016. When Neymar signed for PSG, they had an objective…
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Transfer Talk: Renato Sanches – PSG interested in signing the Lille midfielder
When Renato Sanches signed for Bayern Munich in the summer of 2016 after being part of the victorious Portugal squad in Euro 2016, many expected the then-teenager to take a leap. However, a disappointing first campaign at the Allianz Arena was followed by an equally disappointing loan spell at Swansea City, and it looked like…
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Under the microscope: What should be Lionel Messi’s role for PSG in the next season?
When Lionel Messi signed for Paris Saint Germain on a free transfer from Barcelona on 10th August 2021, it sent shockwaves across the sporting world, not just the football. Bookmakers made PSG the favourites to win the UEFA Champions League after Messi’s signature. However, what followed was one of the biggest disappointments as Les Parisiens…
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Transfer Talk: Vitinha – The Porto midfielder being linked with a move to PSG
Paris Saint Germain won their 10th league title in history and their 8th since their takeover by the Qatar Sports Investment (QSI). However, they once again failed to meet expectations in the Champions League as they crashed out of the Round of 16 to eventual winners Real Madrid. Ahead of the next season, the French…