Axel Tape, the 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain-trained defender whose contract expires this summer, has been tipped to leave PSG at the end of the season. Absolut Fussball reports that the deal with Leverkusen is very much in doubt. The idea of an extension combined with an increase in salary could be on the table with PSG.
““According to “Absolut Fussball”, Tape’s verbal agreement with Leverkusen is in serious jeopardy!
The Titis is suddenly being shown a prospect at Paris Saint-Germain with a new proposal revised upwards!
Recent performances give a clear indication that the Parisian club have reconsidered their decision and are considering keeping Tape!”
The Axel Tape soap opera is a perfect illustration of the uncertainty surrounding PSG’s young talent mercato. Despite some noteworthy appearances in Ligue 1 at the beginning of May, the dominant trend in the specialist media remains that of a departure for the young French U18 international, who will be available in June 2025, with Bayer Leverkusen and several English clubs in ambush.
While German sources report an improved offer from PSG and renewed interest in keeping Tape, other media have claimed that the player has already made up his mind to leave, pointing to the strong competition in Paris and the lure of foreign projects. This vagueness fuels the rumours, but no definitive agreement has yet been made official, either way.
Against this backdrop, news of a possible turnaround should be taken with a grain of salt. Axel Tape’s future remains open-ended, and will depend as much on the player’s desire as on the negotiations underway between the various parties.
