Paris Saint-Germain representatives are in talks over new deals with Neymar, Kylian Mbappé and Angel Di Maria.
However, the Ligue 1 champions have already suffered financial losses this year and negotiating news deals with the three players won’t be straightforward.
Paris Saint-Germain Begin Talks With Neymar, Mbappé and Di Maria
Financial Deficiencies According to PSG Director
PSG director Leonardo has confirmed that negotiations have begun. As reported by Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, he said: “We’ve started negotiations with Neymar, Mbappé and Di Maria to extend their contracts.
“Remember that PSG suffered financial losses this year, we’re in a complicated moment, it’s not easy, but we’re talking directly with Mbappé and Neymar”.
Mbappé and Neymar remain the worlds most expensive transfers. The Brazilian joined Les Parisiens from Barcelona for €222 million in the summer of 2017, while Mbappé arrived at the Parc des Princes for €145m plus €35m in bonuses.
The duo have become synonymous with the French champions and tying them down to new deals will only help the club going forward. However, with the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic and the financial losses already attained this season, it may be difficult to keep hold of their star players.
Angel Di Maria Future
Leonardo also spoke about holding talks with Angel Di Maria. The Argentine arrived in Paris from Manchester United in 2015 and has become a key part of the PSG side that have secured the title four seasons out of the last five.
But, with Neymar and Mbappé the likely priority, the club may be looking to offload the 32-year-old to free up some funds to keep hold of the other players.
Neymar and Mbappé at Paris Saint-Germain
The duo have been deadly. According to transfermarkt.com, Neymar has scored 72 times and provided 45 assists from just 91 PSG appearances.
And the statistics for 21-year-old Mbappé are equally impressive. The Frenchman has scored 97 times from 132 outings, adding a further 58 assists.
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