In recent years, relations between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid have deteriorated. Indeed, the two European giants have long competed for the favors of Kylian Mbappé (25 years old). The capital club has won several battles, notably during the contract extension of the Frenchman in 2022. But this summer, the Parisians said goodbye to Mbappé, who joined the Merengues on a free to begin a new chapter in his career.
Josh Acheampong pleases Paris and Madrid
And if one could think that things were going to calm down between Paris and Madrid, this is not the case. Indeed, the French champions and the Spanish champions are fighting for a new player now. The British media, The Independent reveals this Thursday that both teams are interested in Josh Acheampong. A track that may seem surprising. Aged 18, this right-back, also capable of playing in the center, plays for Chelsea.
Last year, the Englishman appeared once in the team then led by Mauricio Pochettino. It was on May 2 during the 2-0 victory against Tottenham and he played 6 minutes. A baptism of fire for the one who is considered a hope of the London club. But the residents of Stamford Bridge, who currently have 44 players in their squad and who must make sales this summer, could well sacrifice him.
A deal that would suit Chelsea
This has not escaped the notice of several English teams, but also Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, who are at the top of his long list of suitors. Although he has played little at the professional level, Acheampong has a good rating. The English media also specifies that the Parisians and the Merengues intend to put around €15 million on the table for the right-back. Both clubs want to prepare the future in this position.
For the Spanish, the idea is to have a solid replacement for Dani Carvajal in the future who is capable of playing around twenty games before taking over from him one day. The plan of PSG, which has Achraf Hakimi, is essentially the same. This allowed Acheampong to be integrated smoothly. Chelsea, which is therefore counting on the sales of its talents to replenish its coffers, could therefore referee the new match between PSG and Real Madrid.
