With Paris Saint-Germain, and its wonderful collective, it is sometimes difficult to highlight certain individualities. But if there is one player who deserves more recognition, at least internationally, it is undoubtedly Willian Pacho.
Arriving from Frankfurt two years ago in a certain anonymity, the Ecuadorian defender has established himself as an indisputable starter in the central hinge alongside Marquinhos. In the Champions League, the rock of Quinindé quite simply played all of PSG’s 17 matches, and the least we can say is that he performed well.
However, Pacho does not appear in the typical team of the season revealed by UEFA, where Marquinhos and Gabriel are preferred. He was not nominated last year either, and was one of the rare Parisian starters not to have been named among the 30 finalists for the Ballon d’Or. An unfair treatment, which could have caused controversy among Parisian supporters.
Pacho rewarded by PSG
At PSG, fortunately for him, Willian Pacho does not lack consideration. This should result in a contract extension this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the agreement was reached between all parties several months ago, all that remains is to make it happen with the signing.
For the capital club, it is a way of rewarding a player considered to be “untouchable for the present and the future. » Pacho will benefit from a significant salary increase compared to the contract signed upon his arrival in 2024, which granted him 2.5 million euros net annually, or 3.375 million euros gross. Fairly low emoluments, compared to his status with a double winner of the Champions League.
