After Lionel Messi's departure and the possibility of Neymar following suit, PSG has identified two stars to replace the South American duo and form a new attacking trio alongside Kylian Mbappe. PSG finalizes the signing of 2 stars to replace Messi and Neymar alongside Mbappe. Ligue 1 2022/2023 Schedule Ligue 1 2022/2023 Standings The attacking trio of Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar took the world by storm upon its formation. However, just two years later, this hyped forward line has disbanded, and PSG is still eagerly awaiting their first Champions League title. Messi has joined Inter Miami in the MLS, while Neymar is likely to be pushed out this summer.
Mbappe is the player that PSG hopes will be the nucleus of their team, and according to French newspaper Le Parisien, the Parisian club has identified new attacking partners for their star number one.
The first player is Bernardo Silva from Manchester City, a star targeted to fill Messi's position. Silva may not match Messi's goal-scoring prowess, but he can contribute more due to his youth and versatility.
The second player to complete the forward line alongside Kylian Mbappe is Victor Osimhen. The 24-year-old striker from Napoli had a sensational season in Serie A, scoring 31 goals and providing 5 assists in 39 matches. Osimhen's excellent form helped Napoli secure their first domestic title since 1990.
The question now is whether PSG can successfully recruit both players in the summer of 2023. Le Parisien acknowledges that prying Silva away from the Etihad Stadium will be challenging. He is under contract until 2025, and Manchester City will not let him leave for a reasonable price.
Meanwhile, Osimhen is expected to have a price tag of £100 million. Napoli's president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, previously stated that Osimhen would not leave the club this summer. However, he is known for driving up player prices and will be willing to sell any star if he receives the desired amount of money.
