Is Jorge Mendes beating down PSG?

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Is Jorge Mendes beating down PSG?

PSG missed the mark this summer, on at least one good recruit. And Jorge Mendes is no stranger to it.

Luis Campos this summer seems to have lost influence in Paris. Close to President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, player agent Jorge Mendes has supplanted the official PSG adviser in many cases. Manuel Ugarte recruited at a hefty price – 60 million euros – is in the portfolio of the influential Portuguese. Same thing for Marco Asensio (free arrival) and Gonçalo Ramos, poached against 80 million euros, bonus included.

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In recent days, in this last straight line of the transfer window, Jorge Mendes is forcing to conclude the transfer of Lyonnais Bradley Barcola, another element in the bosom of Gestifute, his company representing footballers. A veritable empire that can certainly facilitate discussions – but not frankly negotiations – and which above all overshadows other potential leads.

This weekend, the talented Ghanaian Mohammed Kudus joined West Ham from Ajax Amsterdam. A transfer to 40 million euros that many supporters and observers would have liked to see materialized at PSG. ” It is not for lack of having proposedwrites on X (ex-Twitter) agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch, in charge of the interests of the 23-year-old attacking midfielder. Obviously having the same initials as the house agent was not enough… “A reference to Jorge Mendes who will not have escaped anyone.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas 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, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.