Paris FC, a record -formalized transfer!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Paris FC, a record -formalized transfer!

Determined to play the spoilsport next season in Ligue 1, for its first year among the elite, Paris FC formalized the signing of a new recruit on Wednesday. After Moses Simon, Nhoa Sangui and Thibault de Smet, the capital's club released the checkbook to afford the most expensive player in its history.

Ile -de -France leaders spent 12 million euros to enlist Otavio. The Brazilian defender (23 years old), who signed up until 2030, arrives from FC Porto, where he had only spent one season. A colossal investment for the promoted, which confirms his ambitions for the financial year 2025-2026.

The most expensive recruit in the history of Paris FC!

“It is a profile of defender that we did not have and he has very important potential with very strong qualities”rejoices the sports director François Ferracci in a press release. For the moment, the PFC has already spent 35 million euros on the transfer market. And it's probably not over …

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.