Paris, capital of France
Saint-Germain (PSG) has renewed interest in the transfer of its youth players in recent years.In 2019, Paris transferred Nkunku, 22, and Moussa Moussa, 20, for €19.5 million and €15 million, respectively.
Diaby
Sold. However, only a few years later, the value of both players increased dramatically and each moved to other clubs at high prices.
The details are as follows:
Christopher Nkunku
: 2019: Paris sells Nkunku to RB Leipzig for €19.5 million. 2023: Nkunku moves to Chelsea for €60 million.
Moussa Diaby
: 2019: Paris sells Diaby to Leverkusen for €15 million. 2023: Diaby moves to Aston Villa for €55 million. 2024: Diaby will move to Jeddah United for €60 million, according to Romano.
These transfer figures show that Paris Saint-Germain missed out on huge financial gains and potential competitive value after selling these two young players. Nkunku and Diaby have excelled at their respective new clubs and have quickly become key players for their teams, and their prices have skyrocketed.
For Paris, this is certainly a lesson that reflects the club's shortcomings in its youth player management and development strategy. As these players make their mark in international soccer, Paris will likely place more emphasis on the development and retention of youth players to avoid a similar situation from happening again.
The transfer has also sparked a lot of debate among fans, with many lamenting Paris' missed opportunity to develop and retain top talent. For Nkunku and Diaby, their careers are on the upswing, and they will continue to pursue higher honors and achievements with their new clubs in the future.
