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Qatar News Agency reported that Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European champions, announced the capture of 24-year-old France international attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco. The player, who featured for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joins as the club’s first major signing of the summer transfer window after the arrival of young Italian goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni. The deal is valued at 50 million euros, roughly 58 million dollars, including performance-related bonuses according to accompanying media accounts.
Performance data from FotMob indicate Akliouche contributed six goals and six assists during 31 Ligue 1 appearances for Monaco in the 2025-26 season while averaging a 7.26 rating over 2,410 minutes. He had earlier recorded 18 goals across 109 league matches for the club since his senior debut in 2021. Such production established the academy product as a key creative presence in one of the division’s stronger sides.
AS Monaco noted that Akliouche posted seven goals and 11 assists across all competitions in that campaign, earning him a place in France’s squad for the 2026 World Cup staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The midfielder became the 20th French player contracted to the principality club to compete at the tournament. His international displays further elevated his profile ahead of the move to the capital.
The acquisition addresses needs in head coach Luis Enrique’s attacking group following the departures of Portugal forward Goncalo Ramos to AC Milan and South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-in to Atletico Madrid. Uncertainty also persists around the future of Bradley Barcola in the PSG setup. Qatar News Agency added that the contract running until 2031 represents a long-term investment in domestic talent by the European title holders.
Records compiled by ESPN show Akliouche demonstrated versatility across attacking midfield, wing and occasional forward roles during his time with Monaco, where career totals reached 23 goals and multiple assists in 139 matches across all formats. His market valuation had risen to as high as 62 million dollars at peaks in 2026, aligning with the fee paid. The transfer continues PSG’s practice of securing established Ligue 1 performers.
Public details from the announcement confirm the deal was completed on August 6 with the player expected to integrate ahead of the new domestic season. Akliouche’s prior experience in both league and continental fixtures provides immediate depth to the squad. Further updates on his squad number and debut prospects will emerge in the coming days.
