Paris has secured the services of a nugget and does not want to let go. Arriving from China last September, Tabitha Chawinga impressed PSG and their opponents throughout the season. Consecrated best player during the two women’s football ceremonies, the D1 Arkema trophies and the UNFP trophies, the Malawian striker who will celebrate her 28th birthday on May 22 greatly helped the Parisian club to win the Coupe de France, to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League and the championship final, still to be played against Lyon this Friday, May 17 (9 p.m., Canal +).
But will she continue the adventure with PSG beyond this meeting? The question should be answered in the coming days. “We’ll see,” she said Monday evening, with her best player trophy in her hands. I will decide on Friday with my agent if I will stay at Paris Saint-Germain. But I think I’m going to stay in Paris. » Tabitha Chawinga thus expresses her wish to continue. A desire shared by PSG, who would like to offer him a contract of two to three seasons. Problem: you must first negotiate with the Chinese club in Wuhan.
Followed by English clubs, it gives priority to PSG
According to our information, the Malawian is in contract with Wuhan until December 31, 2024, the Chinese championship taking place over a calendar year. Loaned until June 30, in the same way as she was at Inter Milan last year, Chawinga must be freed from the last months of her contract. And that is the whole point of the negotiation as Wuhan also knows the value taken by the player, recruited in January 2021. “I have to discuss with my club in China,” she concluded Monday evening. I have to respect them the same way they respected me by lending me here. »
Tabitha Chawinga has scored 28 goals with PSG since the start of the season. Photo by Icon Sport 2024 Icon Sport
The 28 goals scored in all competitions also attracted attention from abroad. According to our information, English teams such as Chelsea, Manchester City, and American teams have attempted approaches to Wuhan and Tabitha Chawinga’s entourage. But for now, everything seems to be in agreement for a definitive signing for PSG. The final details, however, remain the most difficult.
