Stalled contract talks at PSG put Saudi giants on red alert as they prepare a record-breaking offer for the world’s best player.
The football world is on high alert as the Saudi Pro League (SPL) prepares a blockbuster move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé. Fresh off his 2025 Ballon d’Or triumph, the French winger has become the primary target for the Middle Eastern investment fund, aiming to secure a signature that would signal a new era for the league.
Ballon d’Or Status vs. PSG Salary Cap Despite being in the form of his life, Dembélé’s future in Paris is shrouded in mystery. His current contract runs until 2028, but negotiations for an extension reflecting his new status as the world’s top player have hit a significant roadblock.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi recently addressed the situation with caution: “We have a salary cap that everyone knows. Everyone must respect it. The team and the club are more important than anyone,” he stated in an interview with Canal Plus. This refusal to break the bank has opened a door that the Saudis are eager to walk through.
The Saudi Power Move According to Sky Sports, the SPL is “laying the groundwork” for a summer move that could eclipse almost any deal in history. While a specific club hasn’t been named, giants like Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, and Al-Hilal are the frontrunners to land the Frenchman.
The strategy is clear: luring a Ballon d’Or winner at the absolute peak of his career (28 years old) would provide the global relevance the Saudi project craves.
Internal Alarm at PSG While no formal proposal has reached the Parc des Princes yet, the “Dembélé Drama” is causing serious concern. Losing the centerpiece of Luis Enrique’s project just months after he led the team to European glory would be a massive sporting blow for the Parisians.
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
