Ligue 1 2017/18: Grading Paris Saint-Germain's summer transfer window
Paris Saint-Germain endured a double heartbreak last season. AS Monaco trumped them in stunning fashion to the Ligue 1 title while the capital club crashed out of the Champions League in the round of 16 against Barcelona after holding a 4-goal lead from the first leg.
One of the wealthiest clubs in the world ever since Oryx Qatar Sports Investments (QSi) took over in 2011, PSG have stuttered in their attempts to become a true European force. Thus, the club went all out in this summer transfer window.
As a result, the entire market changed in the final month of the window with clubs re-evaluating their players' prices. The French club strengthened their side significantly before the transfer window closed.
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In order to compensate for the big spending as well as the influx of players, several players were moved or loaned out. Thus, PSG were pretty active in the transfer window for its entirety.
On that note, here are the grades for PSG's summer transfer window.
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Yuri Berchiche - Backup
The least-known player on the list, Yuri Berchiche was signed from Real Sociedad for £14 million. The left-back played a key role in the Basque club's sixth-placed finish in La Liga last season.
At PSG, Maxwell's retirement meant Layvin Kurzawa was the only recognised left-back. Thus, the capital club were looking for a backup and Berchiche fit the profile. The 27-year-old brings in vast experience from his stint in the La Liga and was a rumoured target for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Thus, PSG managed to strengthen the left-back position with an experienced and strong defender for cheap, allowing them to spend big elsewhere.
Grade - 6/10