Paris Saint-Germain are bracing for the departure of one of their brightest young stars, with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola set to swoop in and secure the signing of 18-year-old Mahamadou Sangare this summer.
PSG Wonderkid Mahamadou Sangare Set for Manchester City Switch
According to a report from RMC Sport, PSG are certain to lose Sangare, who has yet to sign a professional contract with the club.
This opens the door for interested clubs across Europe — and Manchester City are leading the race. The Cityzens are reportedly confident of landing the French striker, whose stock has skyrocketed following a stellar campaign in the UEFA Youth League.
Sangare has been turning heads with his prolific form, scoring eight goals in just six games to become joint-top scorer in the competition, despite PSG failing to reach the knockout rounds.
His performances also earned him a recent call-up to the France U18 national team — further proof of his growing reputation.
While Sangare won’t walk straight into Guardiola’s senior squad at the Etihad, Manchester City have a clear development plan in place.
If the move materialises, the club intends to loan him out to Troyes — part of the City Football Group — where he can gain valuable first-team experience in Ligue 2.
City’s pursuit of Sangare aligns with Guardiola’s ongoing squad rebuild. After spending £180 million in the winter transfer window and facing the potential exits of senior players like Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Jack Grealish, the Premier League champions are keen on investing in long-term talent.
With Julian Alvarez still not adequately replaced and Phil Foden struggling to replicate last season’s form, Sangare’s arrival could be the first step in laying down the next generation of attacking firepower at the club.
For PSG, however, the loss of a homegrown talent like Sangare without ever tying him down to a professional deal will be a bitter pill to swallow — and a stark reminder of the growing competition for Europe’s best young talents.
