Paris Saint-Germain have secured their first major signing of the summer by acquiring winger Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco for approximately €50 million. The deal extends until 2031, and Akliouche will don the No. 11 jersey, the same number he wore at his previous club. Expressing his excitement, the new recruit described joining PSG as a “childhood dream,” reflecting fondly on his visits to Parc des Princes and encouraging young players to trust in their hard work and abilities.
In the wake of this signing, PSG’s management continues to intensify efforts to bolster their attacking options. Negotiations are ongoing for Ajax winger Mika Godts, with the Parisian club preparing to submit an improved bid in the range of €50-55 million after their initial offer was declined. The Belgian player has reportedly already reached an agreement on personal terms with PSG, while prominent agent Jorge Mendes is involved in facilitating the talks.
Transfer Developments and Pre-Season Challenges
Meanwhile, Ferran Torres has expressed a desire to join PSG this summer, with discussions between the Parisian club and Barcelona expected to resume shortly. Barcelona, however, are demanding no less than €50 million, potentially rising to €55 million, given that the forward has only one year remaining on his contract. The interest in Torres underscores PSG’s ambition to strengthen their squad ahead of the forthcoming season.
On the pitch, PSG recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against Mallorca in a friendly, a result that has raised concerns about their readiness. Assistant coach Rafel Pol emphasized the urgency of their situation, stating that the team “needs to move fast” with an important “first final” looming in just a week, following a disrupted pre-season. This underscores the pressure on the club to finalize transfers and improve squad cohesion promptly.