PSG’s 17-year-old potential star Ibrahim Mbaye is apparently prepared to leave Paris for FC Barcelona, their bitter rivals, in a startling change of events. The news of this teenage winger’s possible exit has rocked the French capital, since he has been heralded as the club’s future.
Rumor has it that Mbaye may already have a provisional deal with Deco to join Barcelona in 2026 for a meager €3 million, even though he has signed an extension until 2027 and has the full support of coach Luis Enrique.
PSG has developed Mbaye’s skills from the start; therefore, this would be an unimaginable betrayal. They had plans to turn him into a representation of their academy’s accomplishments as they watched him flourish while balancing school and important games like El Clasico.
But according to Spanish media, Mbaye is already imagining a future in the recognizable blaugrana hues, leaving Paris in shock and rage. Mbaye has offers from Liverpool and PSG, but the French winger will sign for Barca in the summer of 2026, according to E-Noticies.
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The winger and Barcelona sports director Deco “have reached an agreement in principle” for the winger to join the team next summer, even though Mbaye will only cost “€3 million (£3.4 million, $4 million).” Mbaye has already decided to go to Barcelona, even if PSG wants to “renew” his contract.
Mbaye is now on loan at AS Monaco after graduating from Barcelona’s junior program and has been dubbed the new Ansu Fati in the article. Since no other source supports the idea that Mbaye has declined the opportunity to sign a new contract with PSG or join Liverpool and would instead join Barcelona, this must be considered conjecture at this time.
One must proceed with caution unless significant Spanish or French magazines, like Sport or L’Equipe, provide further information on this topic. Mbaye is already a member of Luis Enrique’s first team and has a contract with PSG through the summer of 2027. For under €3 million (£3.4 million, $4 million), it is unlikely that PSG will be prepared to trade the teenager next summer.
