Having arrived at Paris Saint-Germain in 2023 from Benfica, 24-year-old striker Gonçalo Ramos experienced a difficult period of adaptation, marked by a long illness followed by an injury during the first half of the 2024-2025 season. While he has improved since then, he hasn’t fully established himself, and rumors of his departure persist. Le Parisien provided an update on Monday, with the winter transfer window opening in a few days.
“Difficult to replace in January”
“PSG maintains that it is very satisfied with Gonçalo Ramos, a striker it considers invaluable to its squad and whom it will be difficult to replace in January. Barring any unforeseen developments, the 24-year-old Portuguese international will not be leaving this winter.”
For things to change, the request would have to come from the player himself, who leads a quiet life in the capital with his partner, Margarida Amaral Domingues, and their young son, Bernardo, born on June 6th.
Ramos hasn’t been performing as expected, with a number 9 scoring goals in quick succession. But he manages to be decisive relatively often, especially as a substitute. He plays for the team, puts in the defensive work, and never complains, despite decisions that may have been difficult to accept. This is significant for the team’s morale.
It shouldn’t be forgotten that the Portuguese international is a great player, even if he’s struggling to fully adapt to coach Luis Enrique’s style of play. However, he seems more mobile than he was at the beginning of his career. Ramos remains a valuable asset, and replacing him this winter would undoubtedly be a very difficult task.
Players available during the winter transfer window are scarce. It would have to be a top-level striker capable of contributing to this team, while also accepting the very tough competition and being able to integrate into this rather unique group. In the middle of the season, it’s a risky gamble. For next summer, both parties could consider their options, and a departure doesn’t seem out of the question. However, that’s still a long way off.
