Paris Saint-Germain was the most active Ligue 1 club during the summer transfer window, which closed on Tuesday evening, recording a substantial net profit of €128 million. According to a report by RFI, the Parisian club sold €280 million worth of players and spent €152 million on new signings, strengthening its finances after a historic Ligue 1 and Champions League double.
Which players left Paris Saint-Germain?
Paris Saint-Germain completed several major sales to reach that figure. Departures included forward Bradley Barcola, forward Randal Kolo Muani, forward Gonçalo Ramos, and midfielder Kang-in Lee. Barcola, who joined from Lyon three years ago, was a key part of recent successes, winning 13 trophies including three Ligue 1 titles and two Champions Leagues with Paris Saint-Germain. His time at the club also earned him a place in the France national team. Explaining his decision to join Liverpool, he said: "Honestly, it’s the passion of the fans." He added: "I had the chance to play twice at Anfield and I saw the atmosphere and how the fans were behind the Liverpool players."
Who are the new signings?
On the incoming side, Paris Saint-Germain's recruitment focused on two notable arrivals. The club signed attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco. It also brought in forward Ferran Torres from FC Barcelona. These two signings represent a total investment of €152 million for Paris Saint-Germain. These moves come as midfielder João Neves is currently sidelined, an absence to consider in squad management that you can check on our squad page.
What was the overall Ligue 1 context?
The whole of Ligue 1 experienced a very active window, with total spending of €522 million and income of €894 million, generating a significant surplus for the French league. RC Lens exemplified this trend by completing a remarkable financial operation, selling Mamadou Sangaré to Brentford for a club-record €48 million, having bought him for just €8 million from Rapid Vienna. Lens also sold Facundo Medina for €18 million, while spending €24 million on ten new players.
What about other leagues?
The transfer window also closed on Tuesday in England, Spain, Germany, and Italy. It remains open in the Netherlands until 2 September and in Belgium until 3 September. A specific window also allows European clubs to sell players to Saudi Arabian outfits until 12 October. This extra period could still see some movement involving Paris Saint-Germain players. The club now heads into an intense period of competition, with its next fixture available on our fixtures page.
Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain therefore starts the new season with a reshaped squad and robust financial health, while also managing the current unavailability of João Neves.
