Paris Saint-Germain rejected a Saudi Arabian bid for Lucas Beraldo on Tuesday. The club dismissed the offer without hesitation, according to the specialized account Paris Saint-Germain Inside Actu, which broke the news.
The bid arrived early in the morning, after the closure of the French transfer window. The Saudi and Turkish leagues still have a few extra days to complete deals. But the Parisian management responded with a firm refusal, just as they had done earlier this summer when Newcastle showed interest.
Why is Paris Saint-Germain keeping Lucas Beraldo?
Luis Enrique is counting on the Brazilian's versatility for the season. The 22-year-old Beraldo can play as a central defender, on the left flank, or even in midfield. This flexibility is a valuable asset for a squad facing three competitions.
No reinforcement arrived to bolster the centre-back position this summer. The staff will need all their squad depth to rest key players like Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, or Lucas Hernandez. Beraldo made 32 appearances in all competitions last season after joining from São Paulo in January 2024. He is under contract until June 2028, giving Paris Saint-Germain complete control.
What is Paris Saint-Germain's defensive situation?
The Parisian central defence relies on several experienced pillars. Marquinhos, the captain, is the squad's most capped player with over 450 appearances in the red and blue. Alongside him, young Ecuadorian international Willian Pacho, signed this summer, and Lucas Hernandez bring their top-level experience.
The schedule is packed with matches in Ligue 1, the Champions League, and the Coupe de France. You can check the full schedule on our fixtures page. Managing the squad will be essential to avoid injuries and maintain a high performance level.
How is the Parisian defence composed?
Here is an overview of Paris Saint-Germain's main central defenders for the 2026/2027 season.
| Player | Age | Contract until | Last season apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquinhos | 32 | 2028 | - |
| Willian Pacho | 24 | 2031 | - |
| Lucas Hernandez | 我们发现一个错误。根据原始来源，卢卡斯·贝拉尔多上赛季出场32次，但表格中其他球员的数据缺失。为了保持一致性并避免误导，我将删除表格中不完整的数据列，并调整表格内容以反映当前可用的信息。 |
| Player | Age | Contract until |
|---|---|---|
| Marquinhos | 32 | 2028 |
| Willian Pacho | 24 | 2031 |
| Lucas Hernandez | 30 | 2028 |
| Lucas Beraldo | 22 | 2028 |
This contractual stability allows the club to plan with confidence. The average age of the central defensive line, excluding full-backs, is 27 years old, blending experience and youth. To see the full squad composition, visit our squad page.
Paris Saint-Germain's next challenge is an away Ligue 1 match against RC Lens, scheduled for the weekend of September 12th. Lucas Beraldo is expected to be part of the squad for that game.
