While we await the official signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (23-year-old striker from Georgia who is leaving Napoli) at Paris Saint-Germain, Le Parisien reported this Friday on another aspect of the PSG mercato: the training center. Discussions are reportedly underway with 3 youngsters for a first professional contract: Ibrahima Diaby (17-year-old midfielder/defender), Axel Tape (17-year-old defender) and Mahamadou Sangaré (17-year-old striker).
“According to our information, Paris has expressed its intention to offer Ibrahima Diaby his first professional contract. PSG will have to contend with competition from a number of clubs who are keeping a close eye on his development.
Discussions concerning Axel Tape have also been underway for several weeks. At the start of the year, the sporting directorate initiated initial discussions for former Montrouge striker Mahamadou Sangaré, without, for the time being, sending a written proposal.”
We’re sure the newspaper didn’t just jump in at random about the Titis, a subject in which it’s generally reliable. It also makes sense for PSG to be active in the contracts of these players, great talents who have shone with the U19 team. Particularly in the Youth League (Champions League).
Now, there’s nothing certain about their future, and there’s no question of an agreement. We know that these matters are always complicated, between the Titis’ desire for playing time and the difficult positions to fill at PSG. Even if loans are possible. At least we’ve seen that coach Luis Enrique isn’t afraid to put young players on the pitch as long as they have the qualities to deserve it.
