Ibrahim Maza will not join Paris Saint-Germain this winter as Bayer Leverkusen moves to extend the midfielder’s contract until June 2031, Canal Supporters PSG 24-7 reported.
The 20-year-old Algeria international has featured prominently for the Bundesliga club, making 44 appearances with five goals and seven assists during his first campaign, according to Foot Mercato.
Paris Saint-Germain evaluated a potential move for the attacking midfielder, but club officials decided against making a major financial outlay in the winter transfer window, Canal Supporters PSG 24-7 reported.
Luis Campos and Luis Enrique hold the young playmaker in high regard, but financial constraints kept the club from pursuing a formal transfer, Canal Supporters PSG 24-7 reported.
Bayer Leverkusen blocks winter exit
Bayer Leverkusen intends to retain its player rather than sell him during the upcoming transfer window, according to Canal Supporters PSG 24-7.
Negotiations are underway to extend Maza’s current agreement, which already runs until June 2030, with a signature expected before Christmas, Foot Mercato reported.
The revised contract will increase Maza’s annual salary from 2,5 to 4 millions d’euros and include a 4 million euro signing bonus without a release clause.
German media reports indicated that Maza and his representatives may have utilized reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain to strengthen their position in negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen, Canal Supporters PSG 24-7 reported.
Transfermarkt values player at 50 million euros
Transfermarkt values the player at 50 million euros, giving the German club an advantage in any future discussions, Sport.fr reported.
Luis Enrique values the player’s versatility across central midfield and attacking positions, particularly following an injury to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to PSG Inside Actu reported by Sport.fr.
Maza expects a new contract until 2031
Maza is expected to sign an agreement keeping him at Bayer Leverkusen until June 2031, according to Canal Supporters PSG 24-7.
Foot Mercato reported that the midfielder’s yearly salary is set to rise from 2.5 million euros to 4 million euros, alongside a 4 million euro signing bonus.
Canal Supporters PSG 24-7 reported that club management opted against making a major financial investment during the winter window.
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