Transfer latest, what next for PSG's academy youngsters

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·19 maggio 2026

Transfer latest, what next for PSG's academy youngsters

The end of the season is here, and Paris Saint-Germain’s transfer window is set to heat up. Especially when it comes to the youngsters, with youth contracts coming to an end and decisions to be made over first professional deals. L’Équipe took stock of these Titis, with both good and bad news.

Several departures, but not only that.

The director of PSG’s academy has held numerous talks in an effort to achieve his goals. He will almost certainly not succeed with midfielder Aymen Assab (17), who is expected to join AS Monaco. But as revealed by our colleagues at Le Parisien, winger Adam Ayari (18), long courted by Ajax Amsterdam, should ultimately sign his professional contract. The trend is also positive for Arthur Vignaud (18). The young goalkeeper, who has appeared in first-team training, is tempted by the move. The same goes for defender Samba Coulibaly (18). Striker Pierre Mounguengue (18), who made an appearance in Ligue 1 against Lorient, has some very strong suitors (Paris FC, Bayern Munich), but the young prospect now seems more open to the possibility of signing a professional deal with his training club. Discussions are expected to take place in the coming days. Defender Hermann Malonga (18), who is attracting interest abroad, appears to be heading for a departure. As for goalkeeper Martin James, currently injured, the situation remains uncertain.

These claims seem fairly credible, since the sports daily is unlikely to make such announcements at random. The media are often more accurate with young players than with big names. However, nothing is certain either. These are rumors, not guarantees. We know the transfer window can change quickly, especially for players about to sign their first professional contract. Their thinking can shift rapidly, and we have seen surprises before.

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So let’s wait before drawing firm conclusions; for example, we have already seen Ayari’s case change recently. Everything can still shift in each file. The discussions are going to be intense. PSG logically wants to keep its young talents, the key issue being whether it can offer them a clear pathway, knowing that other clubs promise playing time more quickly.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.