PSG turns squad exits into up to €170m — Ramos, Lee and Kolo Muani bring major fees
PSG converted three departures into €153m of guaranteed fees and up to €170m including bonuses, reshaping the club's summer strategy.
Paris Saint-Germain this summer converted squad departures into a significant transfer profit, collecting up to €170 million from the exits of three players who had not been regular starters.
One of the biggest individual fees came from the sale of Gonzalo Ramos, the Portuguese forward who moved to AC Milan for €75 million; with add‑ons the deal can rise to €80 million. Midfielder Lee Kang‑in was sold for €40 million, while Randal Kolo Muani left for a fee of €38 million plus €12 million in potential bonuses, taking that move to a possible €50 million.
Financial impact and totals
Taken together, the club secured €153 million in guaranteed transfer income; once conditional payments are counted the total could reach €170 million. Those figures mark a notable return from players who had been more squad options than consistent starters.
The transactions signal a deliberate shift in PSG's transfer approach. After years defined by heavy spending, the club appears to be balancing its books, creating wage and roster space and preparing financial room for new acquisitions.
Sporting directors and club executives often use sales like these to optimise the squad list and comply with financial regulations while preserving flexibility in the market. For PSG, the summer sales provide immediate liquidity and the option to reinvest in targeted signings.
How the incoming funds will be allocated — whether toward marquee arrivals, youth investments or stabilising the wage structure — will shape PSG's transfer window in the weeks ahead and could redefine the squad for the coming season.
Photo: press material from the event
