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Gonçalo Ramos to Join Paris Saint-Germain from Benfica in a €80m Deal
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is set to sign Benfica's centre-forward Gonçalo Ramos in a €80m deal. The French club has agreed to pay a fixed fee of €65m with €15m in add-ons. The deal will be a loan move with an obligation to buy in 2024 due to Financial Fair Play issues. Ramos is set to undergo a medical next week.
Gonçalo Ramos is a highly talented Portuguese striker who has been making waves in recent years, coming up through the youth ranks at Benfica before making his senior debut in 2019. At just 20 years old, Ramos has already established himself as one of the most promising young talents in Portuguese football, catching the eye of clubs across Europe.
Ramos is a highly rated young striker who has been in impressive form for Benfica in recent seasons. He scored 19 goals in 30 appearances for the club in 2022/23 season in the Liga Portugal competition, and he has been capped by Portugal at the Under-19 and Under-21 levels.
PSG are looking to strengthen their attack ahead of the 2022-23 season, and Ramos is seen as a key part of their plans. He will provide competition for Kylian Mbappé and Neymar, and he could be a future star for the club.
The move will undoubtedly come as a huge boost for Paris Saint-Germain, as they continue to cement their position as one of the leading clubs in European football. The inclusion of Gonçalo Ramos in their forward line is sure to add further potency, providing a much-needed injection of youth and energy into the squad.
What does Financial Fair Play mean?
Financial Fair Play (FFP) is a set of regulations introduced by UEFA in 2011-12 to level the playing field in European football. The regulations require clubs to operate a sustainable business model or face UEFA sanctions. Clubs that operate at a huge loss owing to wealthy investors will now be encouraged to break even to prevent them from gaining an unfair advantage over less moneyed rivals.
The financial details of Ramos' deal are also worth noting, with the structure of the deal designed to help ensure Paris Saint-Germain remains compliant with UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations. The loan with an obligation to buy is a smart move that allows PSG to stagger their spending while still securing one of the most exciting young talents in European football.
