Even as the global football spectacle continues, the parallel excitement of the transfer window is in full swing, with significant developments unfolding. This includes players currently participating in major tournaments. A prime example is Gonçalo Ramos, the Paris Saint-Germain forward, whose future has now been formally decided, with only the final signature pending to seal the agreement.

AC Milan, a formidable presence in European football, has successfully reached an understanding with Paris Saint-Germain regarding the Portuguese international. This agreement was confirmed this Saturday, following earlier reports. The comprehensive deal for Gonçalo Ramos’s departure from PSG to AC Milan is valued at an impressive 70 million euros, inclusive of various performance-based bonuses.

A historic sale for Paris Saint-Germain

The 25-year-old Portuguese striker initially joined Paris Saint-Germain in August 2023 from Benfica, first on a paid loan worth 20 million euros, which then transitioned into a permanent transfer valued at approximately 65 million euros. His upcoming move to AC Milan is set to make him the most expensive acquisition in the Rossoneri’s history, surpassing the 50 million euros paid for Rafael Leao when he joined from Lille in 2019.

From the Parisian club’s perspective, this transaction represents an exceptional financial success. Only Neymar’s transfer to Al-Hilal in 2023, which commanded 90 million euros, has generated a higher revenue for the capital club. During his tenure with PSG, Gonçalo Ramos featured in 131 matches across all competitions, contributing a notable 45 goals and nine assists.

By Mariama Hamani — Analyst