Lucas Beraldo, the 22-year-old Brazilian defender, has carved out a place for himself but hasn’t quite established himself as a reliable starter on big nights since joining Paris Saint-Germain in January 2024 (contract until 2028). This has fueled rumors of his departure. L’Equipe took a closer look at the situation this Saturday morning.
“Doubts about his ability to establish himself are dismissed.”
“Those close to him are dismissing doubts about his ability to establish himself and any possible desire to leave, even though the Brazilian international (5 caps) relied on powerful intermediaries last summer to secure more playing time elsewhere.
At PSG, barring a very substantial offer, a departure this winter for Beraldo doesn’t seem likely either.”
We’re always cautious when it comes to rumors, whether the news is positive or negative, whether it’s a media denial or an announcement of a potential transfer. Here, it’s worth noting that L’Equipe was the first newspaper to mention a departure. So this is a step backward.
It’s more credible than a sale this winter, especially since the squad isn’t particularly deep. Beraldo will still get playing time, with opportunities to establish himself further and continue his development. His quality in distribution is a key strength. He’s also not lacking defensively, even if he needs to improve against very quick dribbles and in managing space behind the defense.”
