In the aftermath of the PSG 1-0 victory at the Emirates, the football market observers revised their grid: a Parisian holder is now more than 100 M €. On X, several accounts specializing in transfers have even slipped that this amount would be “a floor” if an English club went to the offensive.
The player in question is nuno Mendes. Against Arsenal, the Portuguese won 10 of his 11 duels against Bukayo Saka, a month after having muzzled Mohamed Salah. Assessment on its last three C1 posters: 27 duels won out of 33 and two goals scored during the quarter against Aston Villa. These performances prompted British media to question: “Is he the best left-back lateral right now?” »»
Nuno Mendes, the lateral who makes the side
Aged 22, extended until 2029 without a release clause, Mendes combines rarity and margin of progression. Analysts cite the previous Josko Gvardiol (€ 90 million at Manchester City) to justify that a premium defender can cross the € 100 million mark. Data platforms and agent firms believe that a side capable of dominating Salah and then Saka in the same campaign deserves a record rate.
Can a side exceeds the € 100 million mark: can PSG really hold it?
At the Loges camp, the answer is clear: intransferable. PSG sees in Mendes a pillar of the post-mm era and proof that Luis Enrique advances his workforce. Premier League recruiters – City, Chelsea, Arsenal – are nevertheless on the lookout, aware that a player without clause depends above all on the club's will … and a truly “delusional” offer.
Mendes still heals a slight discomfort in the thigh, but should hold its place on Wednesday. A new recital would make its dimension climb, just like a possible ticket for Wembley. In the corridors of the park, it is already said that the 2025-26 transfer window could start with the following question: How much is the number 25 Parisien really worth?
