Haaland, Mbappé, Jackpot, Bernardo Silva: The 5 PSG News Stories of June 12
Here’s the essential PSG news for Wednesday, June 12, with a big focus on the transfer market and some positive financial news.
PSG Confirms Interest in Julián Álvarez
PSG is currently the only club showing concrete interest in Julián Álvarez, actively pursuing the Argentine forward. However, the situation remains uncertain as Manchester City has yet to agree to a transfer and hopes to retain the player, according to Fabrizio Romano. No specific price has been set, but estimates suggest the deal could exceed €83 million, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. PSG is pushing hard for Álvarez and is expected to make a substantial offer soon, according to PSG Inside Actus. The club may even drop their pursuit of Bernardo Silva to avoid a conflict with Manchester City.
Kylian Mbappé Continues to Make Headlines
Kylian Mbappé has been making waves in the European press. Sport Bild recently published an exclusive interview with the future Real Madrid player, where he discussed the upcoming Euro 2024, which starts this Friday. Mbappé is motivated and eager to make an impact, stating, “This is my first normal Euro. In 2021, the tournament was held in many countries, so the feeling was different. I can’t wait for it to start. We are ready, hungry for success, and know what we have to do.”
Vinicius to PSG, a Real Possibility
According to RMC, PSG is considering a move for Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. With Kylian Mbappé’s departure, PSG is looking for a new forward to complete the attacking trio alongside Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola. Mohamed Bouhafsi from RMC Sport stated, “PSG is looking at Vinicius,” and Daniel Riolo confirmed, “PSG has been monitoring Vinicius closely for two months.”
PSG’s Pursuit of Erling Haaland
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, PSG hasn’t given up on the idea of signing Erling Haaland in the upcoming summer transfer window. PSG is reportedly planning an offer of €175 million to convince Manchester City to part with their 23-year-old striker. If negotiations fail, PSG is ready to try again next summer in 2025.
Record TV Rights Revenue for PSG
Ligue 1 is facing challenges for the upcoming season, but the past season has been financially rewarding, especially for PSG. The club tops the list for the distribution of broadcast revenue for the 2023-2024 season, earning €60 million. According to L’Equipe, PSG received €15.15 million for finishing first in the league, €2.98 million for their sports ranking over the past five seasons, and €13.48 million for their popularity. Additionally, they received a fixed share of €6.78 million, €4.5 million for the club license, and €17.1 million from international rights due to their consistency in the Champions League. These €60 million will be part of PSG’s 2023-2024 budget, which is expected to exceed €800 million for the second consecutive year.