With the Ligue 1 title secured following a hard-fought victory over RC Lens, Paris Saint-Germain is already eyeing up reinforcements for the upcoming campaign. Despite Matvey Safonov’s impressive displays between the posts, the club is considering a high-profile alternative—Diogo Costa, the Portuguese international goalkeeper who just led FC Porto to domestic glory.
The club’s sporting director, Luis Campos, had previously declared the transfer window closed to prioritize the Ligue des champions final against Arsenal on May 30. Yet behind the scenes, negotiations are underway to finalize a deal that could reshape the squad’s defensive structure.
Porto’s number one in PSG’s sights
Diogo Costa, fresh off winning the Primeira Liga, has seen his release clause reduced to 60 million euros after extending his contract until 2030. Sources close to the matter suggest the PSG hierarchy is keen to finalize his arrival before the FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11. The move would effectively sideline both Safonov and highly paid backup Lucas Chevalier, who joined last summer for around 40 million euros.
A summer transfer before the World Cup?
The urgency in talks is further underscored by the involvement of Jorge Mendes, Costa’s agent and a long-time associate of Campos. With Portugal set to field their first-choice goalkeeper in Qatar this winter, the timing of a potential transfer aligns perfectly with the club’s ambition to secure top-tier talent without delay.