Paris Saint-Germain has officially signed Maren Groothoff, a young Dutch goalkeeper, to her first professional contract with the club. The 17-year-old joins the Parisian academy after standing out with the Netherlands youth teams.
Who is Maren Groothoff?
Born on 25 February 2009, Maren Groothoff previously played for PEC Zwolle, where she completed her development. A Netherlands U17 international, she excelled at the 2025 U17 Euro, which her team won. She was particularly decisive in the semi-final against France, which ended in a penalty shootout.
Why is this transfer important for Paris Saint-Germain?
The young goalkeeper also took part in the 2025 U17 World Cup in Morocco, where the Netherlands reached the final for the first time in their history. Known for her game reading and composure, she joins the Paris Saint-Germain U19 squad to continue her development.
What does Maren Groothoff say about her arrival?
“I am very happy to sign my first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain.” she said. “It’s an important step in my journey and the start of a new challenge that I approach with great enthusiasm.” The club wishes her every success in the Rouge & Bleu jersey.
