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Disaster confirmed for the PSG transfer window
Published on March 22, 2023 at 11:30 p.m.
Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, a graduate of a Master’s degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
On loan last summer to Juventus with a purchase option estimated at €22.6 million, Leandro Paredes had a rather successful first half of the season, but since the return from the World Cup, the Argentinian has lost his place. in Massimiliano Allegri’s eleven which seems to have sealed his future. A return to PSG seems unavoidable.
Last summer, PSG embarked on a major workforce review, in particular parting with several elements such as Leandro Paredesloaned to the Juventus with a purchase option of €22.6 million, as well as a bonus of €2.5 million. But not everything has gone as planned for the Argentinian since his return from the World Cup.
Paredes struggling at Juventus
Indeed, while he had achieved a generally convincing first part of the season, Leandro Paredes totally lost his place at Juventus. In the hierarchy in midfield, he now passes behind Adrien Rabiot, Nicolò Fagioli, Manuel Locatelli and even his young compatriot Enzo Barrenechea are now ahead of the world champion in the spirit of Massimiliano Allegri. Without forgetting Paul Pogba et Fabio Mirettiboth injured.
A return to PSG is confirmed
Therefore, as revealed by the Gazzetta dello Sport, Leandro Paredesholder only five times in Serie A this season, will not be retained by the Juventus. It must be said that the conditions for exercising his purchase option have not been lifted, and the Old Lady will not even attempt to negotiate a transfer below the €22.6 million corresponding to the amount of his purchase option. It must be said that saving his salary will do good for Turin’s finances. Therefore, the PSG should recover Leandro Paredes next summer, who will perhaps only come across his friend Lionel Messi. It now remains to be seen whether the capital club will keep it or immediately put it back on the market.