Meanwhile, France Football have outlined why Lionel Messi was not included in the 30-man shortlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Elsewhere, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants Bernardo Silva - a Parisians target - to stay at the club.
On that note, here’s a look at the key PSG transfer stories as on August 13, 2022:
Ballon d’Or organisers outline reason for Lionel Messi omission from final shortlist
France Football journalist Emmanuel Bojan has revealed why Lionel Messi missed out on the final 30-man shortlist for the 2022 Ballon d’Or. The PSG superstar failed to make the cut for the first time since 2005.
Speaking to the press, Bojan said that the new criteria for the award was unfavourable for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.
He added:
He continued:
Bojan also went on to explain the decision to include Cristiano Ronaldo in the shortlist, despite Manchester United winning no silverware.
He added:
Despite the Ballon d’Or shortlist snub, Messi looked lively in the victory against Montpellier on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola wants Bernardo Silva stay
Pep Guardiola insists that he wants Bernardo Silva to stay at Manchester City. The Portuguese midfielder has been linked with a move to PSG this summer. The new sporting director is eager for a reunion with Silva, having worked together at Monaco.
However, Guardiola wants the Portuguese to stay at the Etihad. Speaking recently, the Spanish manager also admitted that the player’s future is up in the air.
Bernardo Silva continues to be an essential part of the Manchester City first team.
PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas agrees to join Napoli
Keylor Navas has agreed to join Napoli, according to L’Equipe via PSG Talk. The Costa Rica international has dropped down the pecking order at PSG this season. New manager Christophe Galtier has said that Gianluigi Donnarumma is the new number one. Navas is eager to leave in search of regular football, with Napoli interested in his signature.
The Serie A side have now convinced the player to make a move but will have to strike a deal with the Parisians. The Ligue 1 champions are willing to let the 35-year-old leave either on loan with an obligation to buy, or in a permanent move. PSG are also ready to include Navas in an offer for Fabian Ruiz.
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