Paris Saint-Germain is on the brink of finalizing one of its most significant outgoing transfers in club history. An agreement has been reached with AC Milan for Gonçalo Ramos, valued at approximately €60 million. This landmark deal will secure the second-largest sale in PSG’s history, albeit with a modest loss.
Ramos was permanently signed for €65 million following a one-season loan deal costing €20 million. However, his tenure in Paris failed to meet the high expectations set by the investment, leaving his departure as a pragmatic financial decision.
Neymar’s Saudi move remains unmatched at €90 million
The Brazilian star’s exit to Al-Hilal in 2023 remains the benchmark for PSG’s sales. His transfer from Barcelona in 2017, valued at €222 million, was the most expensive in football history at the time. Yet, his Saudi adventure proved short-lived, with just seven appearances, one goal, and three assists.
PSG’s sales: A €50 million threshold finally broken
Until now, no PSG player had been sold for over €50 million. Manuel Ugarte’s transfer to Manchester United in the final hours of the 2024 summer transfer window held that distinction, costing the English club €50 million. Ugarte had joined PSG just a year earlier from Sporting CP for €60 million. His adaptation at Old Trafford has been challenging, despite a respectable first season (45 matches, 2 goals, 6 assists).
Xavi Simons: A €50-80 million windfall
Xavi Simons’s permanent transfer to RB Leipzig in early 2025 generated between €50 and €80 million for PSG. The French club structured the deal advantageously, allowing them to recoup a significant sum. Simons later moved to Tottenham, where he established himself as a key player in the club’s survival.
Historical PSG sales: Where do Ramos and others rank?
Marco Verratti’s move to Al-Arabi for €45 million in 2023 and Gonçalo Guedes’s sale to Valencia for €40 million follow in the hierarchy of PSG’s top sales. David Luiz’s return to Chelsea in 2016 for €35 million and Ronaldinho’s transfer to Barcelona for over €30 million round out the top five.
With Gonçalo Ramos’s departure imminent, another potential transfer could gain momentum. Lee Kang-in, under contract until 2028 and with 50 caps for South Korea, has attracted sustained interest from Atlético Madrid, which has been monitoring his situation closely for weeks.
