Transfer news – A Bundesliga signing is confirmed for PSG!

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·8 April 2026

Transfer news – A Bundesliga signing is confirmed for PSG!

Karim Coulibaly, the 18-year-old central defender for Werder Bremen (under contract until 2029) and Germany’s U21s, is one of Paris Saint-Germain’s targets for the transfer window. DeichStube (a media outlet specializing in the German club) stated this Wednesday that the transfer is indeed moving forward, with a possible loan at the start of his Paris adventure.

“Contact with Paris Saint-Germain has intensified recently.”

“Contact with Paris Saint-Germain has intensified recently. Coulibaly’s agent, Nochi Hamasor, attended PSG’s match against FC Toulouse last Friday. Since then, discussions between the club and the player’s representatives have continued relentlessly. One possible scenario: PSG would buy the Werder player and initially loan him to another club so he can gain valuable experience. Coulibaly, who speaks fluent French, would be open to a move to Paris. In addition to PSG, English clubs are also continuing to closely monitor the young SV Werder Bremen talent. Newcastle United has recently strengthened its position.”

Let’s remain cautious, as nothing is certain yet and there are only rumors for now. However, he is not a player who gets a lot of media attention, and the case already seems quite advanced, which is rather a good sign. Not enough to say the signing is already done, but enough to take this matter seriously. It could be a great signing for the future, with a young talent to help develop. And Coulibaly certainly has reason to be tempted by such a step in his career, even if it starts with a loan move so he can get underway and toughen up.

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It is also worth noting that it would be interesting this time to see a young German talent join Ligue 1, whereas it is often the other way around. Still, nothing has been finalized yet. A lot can still happen, with other options on the table for the player, PSG, and Bremen. We cannot even rule out the possibility that the defender simply stays where he is.

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