Paris Saint-Germain have been adding more young talent to their center-back position this year following the arrivals of Lucas Beraldo and Willian Pacho. However, their work isn’t done there.
Marquinhos is 30 and Milan Škriniar isn’t part of manager Luis Enrique’s plans, so the morphing of the position will probably continue into next year’s transfer windows.
As part of their new transfer strategy, PSG has prioritized pursuing French talent to ensure they have enough representation of the country’s top talents. After years of players in the Paris region and Ligue 1 escaping to clubs abroad, the capital club want to avoid that from happening again.
Who is the next French talent on PSG’s radar?
Sevilla center-back Loïc Badé has seen his profile rise this year after playing a crucial role for France at the Summer Olympics. Deschamps also called him up during the most recent international break.
With the defender in the spotlight, it is no surprise that the various clubs are keen on him. SPORT reports that Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and PSG are the clubs plotting to potentially make a move for the Frenchman.
It’s worth noting that less than two months ago, Badé renewed his contract with Sevilla until 2029. He joined the club on loan from Stade Rennais during the winter of the 2022-23 season and played a crucial role in their Europa League victory that year.
As a result, Sevilla are now in a strong negotiating position after extending his contract, especially with any clubs looking to sign him. If a bidding war were to occur, Sevilla would be interested, as it could drive up the price and lead to a significant transfer fee.
