PSG News: The Parisian club have signed Hugo Ekitike on loan from Reims with an option to buy for 35 million euros next summer.
Ekitike is currently among the most promising attackers in Europe. He has played 26 league games during his time at Reims, scoring 10 goals.
The 20-year-old attacker is seen as a future star of the French national team. He has represented the France under-20 team six times since he made his debut in 2021.
However, Ekitike has been in trouble ever since he moved to the Parc des Princes. He has yet to start a league game since he arrived in the French capital.
PSG News: Christophe Galtier reveals why Hugo Ekitike barely played this season
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Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has revealed why he hasn’t used Hugo Ekitike much this season.
Speaking to the media, he said (via HITC): “Hugo is a player with incredible potential. He is discovering the highest level. The young man needs a few sessions to find the right level and create a connection with the attack unit.
He is making tremendous progress and is very good at training. The young man is dying to get going. The good times will come very quickly, and he will have a lot more playing time very soon.”
PSG already have a plethora of quality attacking options in their squad. Ekitike is currently behind Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in the club’s pecking order. The youngster will need something extraordinary to establish his place in the first XI of the Parisians.
Paris Saint-Germain must activate the termination clause to sign Ferland Mendy
PSG have shown interest in signing Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy in recent weeks. However, El Nacional have claimed that the Parisians need to trigger the €250 buyout clause in Ferland Mendy’s contract to bring him to the Parc des Princes.
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According to the previous report, Real Madrid will not negotiate with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi after the humiliation of the Kylian Mbappé saga. The French international was close to signing for the Whites last summer but the Parisians offered him a new contract to continue at the club.
However, PSG already have two quality left-backs in their squad, Juan Bernat and Nuno Mendes. They are likely to stop pursuing a deal for Mendy if the Spanish club refuse to change their stance on him.
Whats Next?
PSG is currently second in the Ligue 1 table, one point behind Marseille. They will face Lyon in their next league game on September 19.
