Axel Tape, a 17-year-old defender/midfielder trained at Paris Saint-Germain and due to sign a new contract this summer, has been rumoured to be on his way out of PSG at the end of the season. L’Equipe reports this Saturday that PSG would like to sign him as a professional, but that this looks set to be very difficult.
“In this case, Paris is certainly starting from too far away. Firstly, because Luis Enrique sees him more as a central defender than as a midfielder. PSG have settled for a minimal contractual offer.
But above all because foreign clubs – Leverkusen, Frankfurt, Tottenham… – see him as a player capable of playing a part in a rotation in the very short term. This is not the impression left by Luis Enrique.”
We’re cautious, there’s nothing concrete at the moment. Soccer can move very quickly, especially at the mercato. This is especially true of young players, where we’ve already seen a number of dossiers change very quickly. A lot can depend on discussions around possible playing time and the project for the years to come.
Tape made no mention of leaving PSG, nor of signing as a professional. So the matter remains open. Even if it’s conceivable that he might consider leaving, which is an option for a more “accessible” playing time. Even if this is no guarantee of a successful career. Let’s wait and see. Reflections and discussions still need to take place.
