PSG focus: Zaïre-Emery praise, academy double, transfer moves
Kylian Mbappé reflects on 2017-2024 at PSG, says the club and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi remain central to his life, acknowledges conflicts but respect, and credits Paris for his development.
PSG admire LOSC’s 18-year-old Ayoub Bouaddi but do not prioritise him. Midfield seen as covered, with focus on defence and attack. Player is keen, move could be revisited later.
Crysencio Summerville scores a fine curler in Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Japan, underlining why PSG and others are linked with the winger ahead of a potential summer move.
Ousmane Dembélé says leaving Barcelona for PSG in 2023 was the ‘best decision’, crediting Luis Enrique’s vision for his role as he rebuilds reputation and wins medals in Paris.
Kylian Mbappé praises PSG’s Lucas Hernandez for intensity and sacrifice, calling him a warrior who gives assurance in big games, citing his mentality around the France-Argentina 2022 final.
PSG’s academy land a U17-U19 double: U19s beat Clermont with a Mathis Jangéal brace, U17s top Angers 2-0 via Lorenzo Kana-Biyik and Noha Tiehi, highlighting a thriving youth setup.
Kylian Mbappé hails PSG’s Warren Zaïre-Emery for rebounding after losing his place, calling him, with Vitinha, one of PSG’s most consistent in Ligue 1 despite not starting the UCL final.
Barcelona’s Ferran Torres dismisses PSG links, saying he knows nothing and ‘doesn’t care’, despite reports he is on Paris’s summer shortlist after a 21-goal season.
PSG youngsters Elijah Ly and Samba Coulibaly near Club Brugge moves despite pro offers from Paris, with Villarreal and PSV tracking Ly. Talks are advanced but not final.
PSG’s Warren Zaïre-Emery accepts his UCL final benching, says ‘it’s the coach’s choice’, and stresses versatility for France, happy to play any role as he fights for minutes at the World Cup.
RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, linked with PSG and Liverpool, will postpone any transfer decision until after the World Cup, says Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé after his standout display vs Ecuador.
