Richard Ríos, a 25-year-old Colombian midfielder with Palmeiras, is now in the sights of Paris Saint-Germain. According to TelemundoSports, Luis Enrique has approved the transfer, while Luis Campos has been following the player since last summer. PSG are considering a move to strengthen their already competitive midfield.
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According to South American media outlet TelemundoSports, Luis Enrique has approved the transfer.
Luis Campos was already interested in the player last summer.
According to the media, the club could make an offer of 30 million euros.”
Paris Saint-Germain’s interest in Richard Ríos (25) is part of a strategy to intelligently strengthen the midfield, a sector already rich with players such as Joao Neves (19), Vitinha (24) and Fabian Ruiz (28). Ríos, under contract at Palmeiras until December 2028, has established himself as a key player for the Brazilian club, thanks to his versatility – capable of playing as sentinel, relay or right-back – and his physical impact, which stood out at the Club World Cup.
His statistics (4 goals, 2 assists in 32 games this season) testify to his ability to make an impact in midfield, while his “grinta” and stamina are particularly appealing to Luis Enrique, who is keen to add freshness and rotation to his squad.
Palmeiras’ price tag of 30 million euros seems affordable for PSG, although competition from Atlético Madrid and Nottingham Forest could raise the stakes. For Paris, betting on Ríos means anticipating the succession of competitions and preparing for the future with a profile compatible with the physical and tactical demands of Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
