The 2026 summer transfer window is here, and rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain are mounting. This time, Corriere dello Sport and journalist Sacha Tavolieri are reporting interest in Charles De Ketelaere, the 25-year-old forward playing for Atalanta (under contract until 2028) and the Belgian national team.
Corriere dello Sport:
CorSera (Bergamo edition): Charles De Ketelaere is highly sought-after in the transfer market, notably by the Premier League, Bayern Munich, and #PSG. His price tag has been set at €50m. Luis Enrique appreciates his versatile profile; the Belgian is an alternative to Maghnes Akliouche.
Sacha Tavolieri:
The Charles De Ketelaere file is on Paris Saint-Germain’s agenda.
🇧🇪 He is an alternative option rather than a priority, but the Belgian’s game intelligence is appreciated internally.
A departure is on the cards for the Red Devils forward.
A word of caution: one should approach new rumors regarding PSG with a degree of skepticism—as is the case with any club, of course. However, Paris is particularly prone to a barrage of conflicting claims. Every year, dozens of players are linked to the Parisian club, yet actual confirmations are rare.
De Ketelaere could well become just another name in the long list of players who dominate media and fan discussions for a few days before fading from the conversation. That said, one cannot rule out the possibility that the Belgian forward is indeed of interest to PSG. It is far from being the least credible rumor.
The Belgian international possesses impressive technical skills, the ability to link up with teammates, and a knack for making a decisive impact; he is also versatile, capable of playing in any attacking role—even in midfield if necessary—all while never neglecting his defensive duties. With the time perhaps right for him to take the next step in his career, a move to PSG would not be an illogical choice.
We will have to wait and see how things unfold, however. In fact, the Italian media outlet mentions De Ketelaere as an “alternative” to Maghnes Akliouche (24, AS Monaco and the French national team). Yet, there is nothing to say that PSG won’t simply sign the Frenchman. Let’s wait to see what happens next.
