Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have failed to live up to expectations this season. The Ligue 1 giants were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Real Madrid in the Round of 16 but remain in the hunt for the league title.
Meanwhile, Cesc Fabregas has advised Parisians fans to be grateful for the presence of Lionel Messi. Elsewhere, the Ligue 1 giants have been urged to sign a Monaco midfielder.
On that note, here's a look at the key PSG transfer stories as on 27th March 2022:
Cesc Fabregas urges PSG fans to be grateful for Lionel Messi
Cesc Fabregas believes Parisians fans should be grateful to have Lionel Messi in their team. The Argentinean joined the Parisians with a lot of hype last summer, but has failed to strike a chord in Paris. His continued struggles have frustrated fans, who resorted to booing him during the league game against Bordeaux.
Messi showed glimpses of his prowess against Venezuela this week. Speaking to Marca, Fabregas labeled the Argentinean as the best player ever. The Spaniard also expressed disappointment with fans for their reaction to the 34-year-old's struggles in Paris.
“Leo's case is very simple. For me, he has been the best ever that I have seen and played with. What I have seen from him has been exceptional. I have been whistled at the Camp Nou. I know what happened with PSG. The fans want to create a moment of tension with the players,” said Fabregas.
He continued:
"During the match, they support you; when they sing your name, perfect, but what I saw the other day, jeering when Neymar lost the ball or whistling when they touched the ball, is very ugly."
Fabregas added that the Ligue 1 giants have never had a player like Messi in their ranks. So he urged fans to get behind the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
“They justify that they get paid a lot; they lost against Real Madrid' that's fine, but didn't they want to win? That's what comes first. With PSG, they haven't won anything yet for the moment, but they will surely win the league,” said Fabregas.
He added:
“You're talking about a player (Messi) who has just arrived. PSG have never had a player like this in their lives. It's better to be grateful, to support him and not crush him. This year or next, these guys will bring you great moments."
Messi has scored just seven times in 26 games for the Parisians. That includes just two strikes in 18 Ligue 1 outings.
Parisians urged to sign Aurelien Tchouameni
French football pundit Daniel Riolo has urged the Parisians to sign Aurelien Tchouameni. The 22-year-old has been outstanding for Monaco this season. The Parisians are tipped to bolster their midfield this summer and have been linked with the Frenchman.
Speaking to After Foot RMC, Riolo said that Tchouameni should be a priority for the Ligue 1 giants. He said:
“It’s good to take players who are performing and growing and not guys who are expected to transform at PSG. Tchouaméni must undoubtedly be one of the five priorities for the PSG transfer window, which needs midfielders who must grow, progress, and who can bring something."
He added:
“Anyway, he’s a good player with a great future. He is intelligent; he has his head on his shoulders who thinks and is interested in his profession. Not all players are like that. I think he could be a real good recruit for PSG."
Marquinhos is close to extending stay at Parc des Princes
Marquinhos is close to extending his stay with the Parisians, according to PSG Talk via L’Equipe. The Brazilian’s current contract with the Ligue 1 giants expires in 2024, but both parties are eager to prolong the association. The 27-year-old remains a key component of the first team and is locked in talks over a new deal.
The Parisians want to extend the player’s stay till 2026 or 2027. While most of the contract has been sorted out, work remains regarding the financial aspects of the deal. Marquinhos currently earns approximately €1.2 million per month and is likely to demand a significant raise.
The Brazilian is currently the fourth highest earner at the club, behind Neymar (€4.08 million), Messi (€3.38 million) and Kylian Mbappe (€2.22 million). He has contributed 34 goals and nine assists in 355 games across competitions for the club since arriving in 2013.
davesparkle
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they were doing well and even in the ucl final before messi came in and ruin everything
doing well like how what do they achieve last season?do they won last year league or is Leo there downfall,haters please wise up cos football is team work not selffish playing style
Borikat69
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@Afy ban this user for using abusive language
@afy please ban this user for being such a cry baby. Kek
Always_in_my_heart
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Goodbye cry baby. Your manlet cuckitinni asks too much money, and gives nothing in return.
@Afy ban this user for using abusive language
Borikat69
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Man City and PSG were the only clubs that could afford and you are talking as if you wouldn't play for the money if you were in his shoes. I am done talking with you. Get a life hater.
Goodbye cry baby. Your manlet cuckitinni asks too much money, and gives nothing in return.
zupeiknpyz
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There we go !! Psg fans dictated to , forced to like a player who cant contribute nothing
TManFootball
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grateful for what? 2 league goals? a Ballon D'or gift? that he is Lionel Messi? That he friend neymar is a flop? both of them? just asking 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Always_in_my_heart
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Sadly it's not enough to keep your goat on Barca's payroll. The manlet is a merchant, and he needs more money. Kek, aren't you surprised he went to the club with lots of money, yet with zero history? Kek
Man City and PSG were the only clubs that could afford and you are talking as if you wouldn't play for the money if you were in his shoes. I am done talking with you. Get a life hater.
Borikat69
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And do you know how much he has generated for the club already?🙄. I have read your previous comments and I see you are just a hater.
Sadly it's not enough to keep your goat on Barca's payroll. The manlet is a merchant, and he needs more money. Kek, aren't you surprised he went to the club with lots of money, yet with zero history? Kek
Borikat69
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Signing all these "Stars" just to flop big time. That's a top kek right there. [Crylaugh]
Aditya_Sahu
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please replace pochettino he don't have a solid tactics
Podabilry
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this guy is indirectly suggesting Messi should be worshipped the way he was worshipped in Barcelona not going to happen can't let the future or young stars down just because of one aged dwarf
Please ban this guy for calling Messi a dwarf
Sueeklortu
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psg should make messi captain
Beeabcdent
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go and watch why Messi is not scoring u wld understand better than you blaming psg,d fans n d coach lemme ask u a question, if u buy smth of so much value n u no dat dat item is very good den on d long run u see is not meeting up to expectations won't u be angry.they expect too much n Messi doesn't leave up to expectations I feel he hasn't rly adapted but I advise u watch d video to understand better
Always_in_my_heart
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if it is true he generate such huge amount of money why did Barcelona went bankrupt and are in such dept . ask Barcelona and they will tell u they are happy without him
The issue at Barca wasn't about Messi alone. Ask Bartomeu how he wasted Neymar transfer money on Griezmann, Coutinho and Dembele even Malcolm.
OneLove⚽️
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they were doing well and even in the ucl final before messi came in and ruin everything
I see you don't follow neither watch football but just blame one player out of hate. The final you're talking about wasn't last year but the year before and last year Messi wasn't at PSG for you to blame him of losing the league or being knocked out of CL but like you said they were doing well😂🤣 losing it all.
lbcrna
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And do you know how much he has generated for the club already?🙄. I have read your previous comments and I see you are just a hater.
if it is true he generate such huge amount of money why did Barcelona went bankrupt and are in such dept . ask Barcelona and they will tell u they are happy without him
Always_in_my_heart
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this guy is indirectly suggesting Messi should be worshipped the way he was worshipped in Barcelona not going to happen can't let the future or young stars down just because of one aged dwarf
I was against @Gunnersforever trolling visitors but now I know why?🙄
Always_in_my_heart
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Parisians fans to be grateful to messi? why ? with all the money messi receives and yet nothing to show for it
And do you know how much he has generated for the club already?🙄. I have read your previous comments and I see you are just a hater.
Always_in_my_heart
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they were doing well and even in the ucl final before messi came in and ruin everything
So why didn't they win the league since you claimed 'they were doing well'. So, you are blaming one person for everything. "he ruined everything" really?🙄. What a shame🤦
lbcrna
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Parisian fans are booing the wrong person. PSG is just a bunch of selfish individuals who want to prove to be the best instead of recognizing the best and so everyone could do their part and be a team and get the best out of themselves and every game and not easy targets to defend#players and coach.
they were doing well and even in the ucl final before messi came in and ruin everything
lbcrna
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Parisians fans to be grateful to messi? why ? with all the money messi receives and yet nothing to show for it
pezcdkoruz
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this guy is indirectly suggesting Messi should be worshipped the way he was worshipped in Barcelona not going to happen can't let the future or young stars down just because of one aged dwarf
OneLove⚽️
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Parisian fans are booing the wrong person. PSG is just a bunch of selfish individuals who want to prove to be the best instead of recognizing the best and so everyone could do their part and be a team and get the best out of themselves and every game and not easy targets to defend#players and coach.