The 2026 summer transfer window is here, and rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain are beginning to mount. This time, Sky Sport reports that PSG is interested in Ibrahim Maza, a 20-year-old attacking midfielder—who represents Algeria and plays for Bayer Leverkusen—under contract until 2030.
“Paris Saint-Germain has already informed the player’s representatives”
Bayer Leverkusen is keen to secure a long-term commitment from Ibrahim Maza. According to Sky Sport, the club’s management is working on an early contract extension for the attacking midfielder. While his current deal runs until 2030, an agreement is not imminent; all signs point to the negotiations taking some time.
Meanwhile, Maza is attracting significant international interest. Paris Saint-Germain has already made its intentions known to the player’s representatives and is closely monitoring the situation. The French club is even considering a transfer as early as the January winter window.
As is always the case with rumors, we advise a degree of caution, as there is nothing concrete yet. While everything here is plausible, nothing is certain. Maza is a great talent who has started the season very well (3 goals and 3 assists in 10 matches across all competitions). The Algerian also delivered some impressive performances during the World Cup and, unsurprisingly, earned a spot in the top 10 for the Kopa Trophy (the Ballon d’Or for players under 21), finishing in 9th place. It is no surprise that there is buzz surrounding him—whether regarding a contract extension or interest from major clubs, including PSG.
However, it is also well known that clubs and agents often leverage the media to apply pressure; sometimes, rumors are simply stirred up to create a bit of excitement during otherwise quiet periods in the news cycle. Furthermore, the injury to 25-year-old forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia may also be a factor this winter.
While Maza’s talent and versatility certainly make him the type of player who could interest PSG, it is too early to confirm whether any genuine approach has been made, or if there will be any real progress. Let’s wait and see what develops.
