From Lionel Messi to Sergio Ramos: PSG's 'FIFA-like' playing XI for upcoming season

Updated: Aug 11, 2021, 10:52 AM(IST)

With Lionel Messi being signed, Paris Saint-Germain is heading into a season with a formidable playing XI. PSG will be looking for finally ending their Champions League drought! 

 From Lionel Messi to Sergio Ramos, take a look at PSG's 'FIFA-like' playing XI for upcoming season:

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Gianluigi Donnarumma, the star of Italy in the Euros final, became a free agent after his deal with AC Milan ran out. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the French club.

 

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Sergio Ramos - Paris Saint Germain

Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos signed with Paris Saint-Germain after running out of contract with his former club. He has won several Champions League with Real Madrid and will help the team with much-needed experience in the competition. 

However, it will be interesting to see Ramos and Lionel Messi, once fierce rivals, playing alongside each other. 

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Achraf Hakimi

Achraf Hakimi is the only signing in PSG, where the club had to pay a transfer fee. Hakimi became a star defender under Antonio Conte's Inter Milan and attracted offers from several clubs. However, he chose to go with PSG. 

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Marquinhos

The Brazilian centre-back and his calm nature will be an ideal match with Sergio Ramos' aggressive one. 

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Presnel Kimpembe

The defender is known to be one of the best in the position. Along with other star defenders, he is likely to shine for Paris Saint-Germain.

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Georginio Wijnaldum

Another free agent signed by PSG was Georginio Wijnaldum. Former Liverpool star is most likely to shine alongside Verratti and Di Maria in the mid-field position. 

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Marco Verratti

Marco Verratti's agility and pace has already earned him a star status at PSG. He will play a crucial role for Paris. 

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Angel Di Maria

Paris St Germain's Angel Di Maria will be delighted after his fellow Argentine, Lionel Messi, joined the club. His performance in recently concluded Copa America earned him a lot of praise. 

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Neymar Jr.

Neymar Jr. is considered one of the best in his position. He witnessed exponential growth in his play while playing under Lionel Messi in Barcelona. Now with Messi's entry, he is likely to up his game and forms a dangerous trio alongside Messi and Mbappe. 

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Kylian Mbappe

Watching Kylian Mbappe playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr is a dream for an avid football fan. Mbappe is already an upcoming star in the world of football and what better way to be guided by a six-time Ballon D'Or winner. 

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Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi Tuesday officially joined Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona. The football star has signed a two-year contract with the French club with an option of an additional year, PSG announced. 

 

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