Paris Saint-Germain, to be fair, displayed complete dedication towards their pursuit. The club was willing to go to great lengths to retain their star player, making changes to their tactics and parting ways with players such as Neymar and Lionel Messi, among others. However, with Mbappe’s imminent departure, the club now needs to search for suitable replacements, which they appear to have found in last year’s triumphant superstar.
Manchester City has already released some key players, namely Ilkay Gündogan and Aymeric Laporte. The club is currently feeling the impact after experiencing a few setbacks in their recent results. Despite previous interest from PSG, they managed to hold onto their targeted player. Will they be willing to take a gamble this time around?
While PSG has achieved considerable success within their country, their journey in Europe has been plagued with setbacks. Therefore, in their quest for their first UEFA Champions League title, PSG is reportedly interested in acquiring Bernardo Silva. The player had already shown signs of seeking new horizons last year when he came close to joining Kylian Mbappe. However, the Paris-based club seems determined to secure the services of the midfielder, potentially leading to another attempt during this summer transfer window.
Last year, Pep Guardiola prevented Bernardo Silva from joining PSG at the last moment, as he lost Riyadh Mahrez to the Saudi Pro League. The 29-year-old previously worked with PSG’s sporting director, Luis Campos, at AS Monaco, and the midfielder has earned admiration from Campos. Known for his impressive dribbling skills and ability to score creatively, Silva could become one of PSG’s key attacking players. He could occupy the right wing while Dembele shifts to the left, replacing Mbappe.
Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe is set to leave PSG in the summer. The player is highly likely to join Santiago Bernabeu as a free agent. After scoring a record-breaking 243 goals for PSG and leading them to their first-ever UCL final, his departure will leave a significant void. Despite earning a staggering $215 million annually in Paris, the talisman has chosen a new destination. However, the club’s new coach, Luis Enrique, emphasizes that “the team comes before individuality,” leaving room for other available options.
PSG went on a spending spree during the previous transfer window, investing a total of $376 million. They secured the signatures of numerous players, including Ousmane Dembélé, Lucas Hernández, Randal Kolo Muani, and Manuel Ugarte. Nevertheless, they hope to acquire Silva, whose release clause is reportedly $61.8 million and whose contract extends until 2026. Only time will tell if Guardiola allows him to depart.
According to the Source essentiallysports.com