After a historic 2024/25 season, which included a domestic treble and a long-awaited first Champions League, one might have thought that Paris Saint-Germain would approach the summer with serenity. But behind the scenes, it’s quite the opposite. The World Champions Club has served as a stark reminder of the truth: the current squad, as brilliant as it may be, lacks depth and reliability, especially in defense.
The Alarming Defensive Gap
The 3-0 defeat by Chelsea in the Club World Cup final cast a heavy shadow over Parisian euphoria. Luis Enrique, furious and restless, demanded an urgent overhaul of the defensive sector, pointing directly to the lack of reliable options when headlines like Marquinhos or Hernandez are absent. The conclusion is clear: without major reinforcements, the European reconquest is in danger.
A Blockbuster Defensive Target
Faced with the emergency, Luis Campos has activated an XXL track. And not just any track: a world-class, international, young, dominant central defender, already considered one of the best of his generation. The player has given his agreement in principle, seduced by the Parisian project and the idea of becoming the leader of a new generation rearguard. More and more: the club claims 300 million euros. A staggering sum, which even surprised the Qatari owners, who are not usually shy when it comes to spending.
Player Frustrations and World Cup Fears
More Paris is on the wall. Certain key players, like Kimpembe or Lucas Hernandez, are out of the boat, frustrated by their supporting role. Worse still, several internationals fear a lack of playing time before the 2026 World Cup. An exodus is to be feared if the project doesn’t get underway in time.
The ball is in the Doha countryside. Agree to break a new financial ceiling, or risk seeing PSG revert to what it was a few years ago: a national giant incapable of lasting at the top of Europe. The issue is a burning one, and this last day of delay could cost Parisian ambition dearly.
