Carlos Soler, the 28-year-old midfielder who arrived at Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2022 from Valencia with a contract until 2027, failed to impress on the pitch and was loaned to West Ham for the 2024-2025 season. He returned to Paris, with a solution to find for his future. It should be at Real Sociedad. According to Matteo Moretto, the transfer is estimated at €8 million, with bonuses and a percentage of any future sale. The former Spanish international will quickly undergo a medical before signing his contract.
“Carlos Soler will be a Real Sociedad player, for a fee of €8 million + bonuses with a 50% interest on a future sale!
He will undergo a medical very soon and sign his contract with Real Sociedad!
Matteo Moretto via DAZN“
With this transfer, Paris Saint-Germain is continuing the major clean-up it began last summer. After a long stint accumulating players on the periphery of the project, the club is now focused on paring down its squad, reducing its payroll and shedding players deemed non-essential. The example of Carlos Soler, who arrived for nearly €18 million but never found his place in Paris, illustrates this shift.
PSG now prefers to commit to measured financial losses rather than retaining players lacking playing time. This more rational strategy not only frees up space for young players and major signings, but also simplifies Luis Enrique’s management. By incorporating smart clauses such as a 50% stake in a sale, Paris is demonstrating that it is seeking to balance its short-term and future prospects.
