PSG Transfer News Roundup: Kylian Mbappe opens up about playing alongside Lionel Messi, Neymar open to playing for Brazilian club, and more - 5th October 2021
PSG has enjoyed a blistering start to the new season under Mauricio Pochettino. The Parisians did stutter to a 0-2 defeat on Sunday at the hands of Rennes, but before that, they had won their opening eight games in the league.
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Kylian Mbappe has opened up about playing alongside Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar is open to playing for a Brazilian club when he calls time on his association with the Parisians.
On that note, let's take a look at the major PSG transfer news from 5 October 2021.
Kylian Mbappe opens up about playing alongside Lionel Messi at PSG
Kylian Mbappe has opened up about playing alongside Lionel Messi at PSG. The Argentinean joined the Ligue 1 giants this summer on a free transfer. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is now part of arguably the best front three in world football alongside the Frenchman and his former Barcelona colleague Neymar.
Speaking in an interview with L'Equipe, as relayed by Marca, Mbappe revealed he never expected Lionel Messi to join the Parisians. Mbappe said:
"I never imagined [Messi] coming here. He is one of the few players on whom I put a label of 'impossible for me to play with'. For me, he was never going to leave Barcelona."
Mbappé on playing with Messi:
"I never imagined him coming here! He's one of the few players I thought I would never play with. For me, he was never going to leave Barcelona. I enjoy every moment with him. One must never forget that it's a privilege." https://t.co/47nID6xAs0
The PSG star went on to heap praise on the Argentinean, revealing intricate details about playing alongside him. Mbappe claimed he was happy to do the running for Lionel Messi if required and added:
"When you have Messi on your team, you know he has to do a little less to be more lucid to score. So if you have to do it, do it. No problem, it's an established hierarchy. I agree to run when Messi is walking. No problem. He's Messi, anyway."
Neymar open to playing for Brazilian club
Neymar wants to go back to Brazil and play for Flamengo once his PSG career is over, according to Caught Offside via Charla Podcast. The Brazilian recently agreed to a new long-term deal with the Parisians that will keep him at the Parc des Princes for the near future.
However, once his tryst with the Ligue 1 giants is over, Neymar wants to play for one of the biggest clubs in Brazil, according to his agent. The 29-year-old has 88 goals from 123 games for PSG but has scored just once in seven games this season.
PSG monitoring Inter Milan star
PSG are keeping a close watch on Marcelo Brozovic, according to Sempre Milan via Tuttosport. The Inter Milan midfielder is in the final year of his current contract.
The Nerazzurri are reportedly working to extend his stay at the club amid interest from the Parisians. Brozovic has already made seven appearances in the Serie A this season.
PSG have signed the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donnarumma, among others, for free this summer. The Parisians are plotting to repeat the trick with the Croatian next year.