Moscardo and his act, the controversy

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Moscardo and his act, the controversy

The new PSG recruit did not take Hugo Ekitike’s number, contrary to what a photo published on social networks might suggest.

On Thursday, Paris Saint-Germain formalized the signing of Gabriel Moscardo. The 18-year-old Brazilian midfielder has signed with the capital team until 2028. He will be loaned to Corinthians, his current club, until the end of the season.

Shortly after this formalization, the young player found himself at the heart of a controversy due to a photo showing him with the number 44, today attributed to Hugo Ekitike. An additional clue that could suggest that the former RĂ©mois will leave the Rouge et Bleu in the coming days, before the end of the winter transfer window. However, it was Gabriel Moscardo’s friends who gave him this jersey number. Moreover, on a video of the player’s presentation, we can see that he wears the number 20 on his shorts.

“I am very happy to join Paris Saint-Germain, it is one of the happiest days of my life. It is a project with talented young players. I can’t wait to join the group and meet the whole team and staff. I hope to win many trophies under the Red & Blue colors and make the supporters happy”declared Gabriel Moscardo, just after signing his contract with the capital club.

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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.