Bradley Barcola's Departure from PSG? "Discussions, negotiations, we'll see," says Nasser al-Khelaïfi

In the wake of Paris Saint-Germain's Super Cup victory (2-1 against Aston Villa), club president Nasser al-Khelaïfi briefly touched upon the capital club's transfer market activities, specifically addressing the possibility of Bradley Barcola's departure, as he is being courted by Liverpool. The player did not feature in the match against Aston Villa.

A new trophy to kick off the season ideally. On a high, Paris won the European Super Cup this Wednesday, August 12th, against Aston Villa (2-1). Led by a brilliant Désiré Doué, the capital club is off to the best possible start on the field.

However, off the field, the transfer window is in full swing and causing ripples, as in all European clubs. Among the major questions stirring the football world this summer, Bradley Barcola's situation is at the center of attention. While his contract runs until 2028, the 23-year-old winger has refused to extend and is open to a move, while Liverpool and their manager Andoni Iraola have identified him as a target to strengthen their squad, particularly after Mohamed Salah's departure.

Bradley Barcola, who was not brought into the game during the match, was even the only player who barely warmed up (along with Lucas Digne), according to the broadcaster Canal+. As the trophy was being lifted, he appeared withdrawn from the group, wearing a bib. Is this a sign of an imminent departure? "All players are important. Everyone is important. I can't say" if he will leave, replied president Nasser al-Khelaïfi to Canal+.

'Today he is a Paris Saint-Germain player'

At present, even though PSG is open to a departure, the verbal offers and financial packages suggested by the English club are very far from Paris's demands.

As explained by RMC Sport in July, PSG's management had internally set a very high price to sell the former Olympique Lyonnais dynamiter, who was recruited in the summer of 2023 for 45 million euros. The two-time European champions were asking for 170 million euros.

"Today, he is a Paris Saint-Germain player. We will see, discussions, negotiations, we will see," assures Nasser al-Khelaïfi to the broadcaster. "You, the media, you talk a lot, but I don't talk," he added.

Among the player's other suitors, Arsenal has made inquiries. Last season, the Lyon-born player scored 13 goals in 49 matches for Paris, across all competitions.