The Paris Saint-Germain front office is currently finalizing one of the most significant departures in the club’s history. Negotiations with AC Milan regarding Gonçalo Ramos have reached a successful conclusion, with the transfer fee set at approximately €60 million. This massive operation marks the second-largest sale ever recorded by the Parisian club, although it does represent a financial deficit. Having been signed for a total investment of €85 million — including a €20 million loan fee followed by a €65 million permanent transfer — the Portuguese striker leaves Paris without having entirely fulfilled the high expectations placed upon him.
In the historical hierarchy of the club’s departures, only Neymar stands above him. The Brazilian superstar was sold to Al-Hilal in the summer of 2023 for €90 million, six years after his world-record €222 million arrival from FC Barcelona. His time in Saudi Arabia, however, proved brief and statistically modest, featuring only seven appearances, one goal, and three assists.
Prior to this week’s developments, no other sale from the Parc des Princes had ever crossed the €50 million threshold. That record was previously held by Manuel Ugarte, who moved to Manchester United in the final moments of the 2024 summer transfer window for €50 million. Despite a respectable first season with the Red Devils, the Uruguayan midfielder has struggled to become an undisputed starter, making the deal look like a shrewd piece of business for the French champions.
The permanent departure of Xavi Simons also provided a substantial boost to the club’s finances. Through a complex and highly favorable contractual arrangement, Paris Saint-Germain secured between €50 million and €80 million when the Dutch playmaker moved to RB Leipzig in early 2025. Simons eventually moved to Tottenham, where he has become a pivotal figure in the Spurs squad.
Ronaldinho remains a historic exception
Further down the list of major departures, we find Marco Verratti, who joined Al-Arabi for €45 million in 2023, and Gonçalo Guedes, sold to Valencia for €40 million. They are followed by David Luiz, who returned to Chelsea in 2016 for €35 million. Notably, Ronaldinho remains the only player from the pre-QSI era to feature in the top 20, having been sold to FC Barcelona for just over €30 million.
As the football world awaits the official confirmation of the Gonçalo Ramos deal, another high-profile exit could be on the horizon. Lee Kang-in, whose contract runs until 2028, remains a highly coveted asset. The South Korea international, a regular for his national team with 50 caps and 10 goals, is being closely monitored by Atlético de Madrid, who have shown persistent interest in his profile over the recent weeks.