Arriving in the 2023 summer transfer window from Inter Milan, 30-year-old defender Milan Skriniar has not made a name for himself at Paris Saint-Germain. His contract ends in June 2028 and he has been loaned to Fenerbahçe for the second half of the 2024-2025 season. He has bounced back well and there is now talk of a permanent transfer this summer to the Turkish club. Today, SportsDigitale reports that PSG has reached an agreement with Fenerbahçe for the player, as well as for Marco Asensio, but that a delay due to a deposit issue has pushed the deal back. Both deals will be concluded..
“ℹ️ Although PSG has reached an agreement with Fenerbahçe for Skriniar and Asensio, this delay is due to a deposit issue.
ℹ️ Otherwise, the agreement is finalized for both players. This is why the signings have not yet been completed.
ℹ️ Fenerbahçe will resolve its issue and conclude both deals.
🗞 SportsDigitale”
This situation highlights an often-overlooked economic reality in transfer negotiations: the importance of down payments. While PSG has already obtained Fenerbahçe’s approval, finalizing the deal now depends on the rigorous management of initial payments. This delay, although administrative, is hampering the rapid implementation of these vital recruitments to strengthen an ambitious Parisian team.
Skriniar, a top-tier central defender, and Asensio, a versatile player with a well-rounded technical profile, represent key targets in PSG’s sporting strategy. This context also demonstrates the interconnectedness between the clubs, where a simple financial formality can delay a major sporting project, and highlights the complexities of the transfer window.
It remains to be seen how quickly PSG and Fenerbahçe will resolve this situation, as fans are already eagerly awaiting these reinforcements.
