Thiago Maia is very close to PSG move
Last season Ligue 1 runner-up Paris Saint-Germain are very close to complete the signing of Santos defensive midfielder Thiago Maia, according to Foot PSG.
Many teams in Europe were circling around the player since last winter, hoping to get the signature of the Brazilian player whose contract runs until 2019.
Teams like Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Juventus, Napoli, Liverpool, and Lille have been wanting to snap up the player for a reported transfer fee of around €14million.
But until this summer, it seems like PSG and Lille are the frontrunners to sign the highly-coveted player.
Lille sporting director Luis Campos also has advised the player to come to Lille instead of joining the big teams. He said in an interview (as per Telefoot).
“Thiago Maia? He is a quality player. I think if he goes to PSG or Chelsea, he will need time to take his place . Here he will play. When a young player comes to Lille it is to progress, and then to play at higher level”
Although that’s the case, Marcelo Bielsa’s side probably won’t be able to get the player after all. Lille’s policy this summer is to sign talented young players only for €10million or less per player.
This makes PSG the single horse left in the race and they are apparently closer than ever to the finish line.
Thiago Maia has also said that he is very keen to move to PSG last season and his dreams will probably come true this summer.