The Logic Behind PSG’s Collective Announcement Strategy
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is reportedly gearing up for another collective contract renewal announcement in the coming weeks, echoing the grand ceremony held on February 7 this year where the club extended deals with Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes until 2029 and head coach Luis Enrique until 2027. According to Le Parisien, the club intends to delay official announcements for already agreed renewals to create fan surprises and seize media headlines.
Since the departure of superstars like Kylian Mbappé, PSG’s “advisor director” Luis Campos has fully demonstrated his expertise with a highly systematic renewal strategy. Following last season’s collective announcement, it became clear that Gianluigi Donnarumma, whose contract was set to expire in 2026 without renewal, would likely leave. Currently, PSG has no key players with contracts ending in 2026 and only two with 2027 expirations, highlighting the team’s youth-oriented squad and Campos’ strong strategic planning capabilities.
PSG adopts a cautious approach to young talents, adhering to FIFA’s strict regulations that limit professional contracts for minors to a maximum of three years. Over-investment in rookies is avoided due to the long path to becoming consistent starters and the high risks involved. For instance, Kary, a former youth standout alongside Zaire-Emery loaned to Lorient, abruptly retired from football after two minor injuries.
Key Player Renewal Cases and Contract Status
Several renewal negotiations have been finalized and are awaiting the collective announcement. The earliest completed is 17-year-old Mbappé (note: not Kylian Mbappé), with both parties agreeing to activate the “1” clause in his 2+1 contract, extending it until 2028. Another confirmed renewal is 24-year-old Pau Torres, who joined from Eintracht Frankfurt for €45 million in summer 2024 on a five-year deal. His exceptional performance as one of Europe’s top center-backs prompted an exceptional early renewal, extending his contract until 2030.
The earliest expiring contracts belong to Fabián Ruiz and Senny Mayulu, both ending in 2027. Fabián, a key midfield balancer, remains cautious about renewal, with uncertainty over whether he intends to return to Spain or if PSG hesitates to extend deals for players over 30. Mayulu, a youth product who scored in the 5-0 Champions League final win over Inter Milan, faces negotiation hurdles as his team awaits higher valuation, with PSG planning a new offer in Q1 2026.
Nine players have contracts ending in 2028, including Ousmane Dembélé, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Lee Kang-in, and Gonçalo Ramos. Dembélé’s case is the most sensitive: his €20m annual salary includes Ballon d’Or bonuses, but PSG has not offered renewal due to concerns over his injury record and the club’s performance-based salary structure. Warren Zaïre-Emery, heavily pursued by Liverpool and Bayern, has yet to finalize renewal amid a change in agents.
For players with contracts ending in 2029, PSG prioritizes protecting Warren Doué and João Neves, targeting renewals in the coming months but not as immediate priorities. Campos’ renewal plans align with long-term squad building, balancing youth development, competitive performance, and financial sustainability.
