Arriving in the 2022 summer transfer window, 27-year-old central defender/full-back Nordi Mukiele has not made his mark at Paris Saint-Germain. Barred by injuries, especially in 2023, and little used by coach Luis Enrique, he was loaned to Bayer Leverkusen without an option to buy for the 2024-2025 season while his contract ends in June 2027. While he has returned, we are waiting to know his future. Foot Mercato announces a departure to Sunderland for €13 million.
With Nordi Mukiele’s departure, PSG is sending out a strong signal: the squad-trimming operation is well underway. For several transfer windows now, the Parisian board has been looking to reduce the number of rotation players while also easing the wage bill. The former Leipzig defender, rarely used by Luis Enrique last season, falls into the category of players deemed non-essential.
His transfer, estimated between €12 and €13 million according to various sources, not only frees up a spot in the squad but also cuts a significant salary off the books. Following the departures already finalized or currently in negotiation, this sale highlights the club’s new strategy: favoring a more streamlined, competitive, and cost-efficient squad in order to approach the season with both greater economic balance and sporting ambition.
