Kylian Mbappe & Co. Are Trying to Lure 17YO to PSG With an ‘Aggressive Offer’: Reports

In the cutthroat world of soccer transfers, PSG has set its sights on a rising star. The latest buzz surrounds a 17-year-old striker from Barcelona’s youth squad, Allen Obando. The teenager has now become the latest prodigy who has captured the attention of soccer powerhouses across Europe. With their star player, Kylian Mbappe expected to leave soon, the Parisians will be looking to build the club around promising youngsters.

While the French capital club is known for splashing cash on established stars, this move hints strategic shift towards nurturing young talent. As PSG gears up for an ‘aggressive offer’ for the acquisition of Obando, let’s delve deeper into the details of the prospective transfer.

How much is PSG offering to sign Allen Obando?

This latest transfer saga unfolds with an ‘aggressive offer’ from Paris Saint-Germain, who is leading the charge to acquire the services of the youngster. As reported by Primicias, Antonio Alvarez, president of Barcelona SC, confirmed PSG’s keen interest in Allen Obando during a recent statement. He elaborated on the heightened interest of the Qatar-owned club in Obando, and their offer meets the club’s demands. “It’s real, about PSG. They are extremely interested, they have made an offer that meets the expectations of the club, and that offer has been quite aggressive,” the Barcelona SC president stated.

“They even want Allen’s family to travel to make a negotiation,” Alvarez added. The club president emphasized PSG’s urgency to sign the teenager, as the French club will be preparing for a complete roster revamp. As Kylian Mbappe’s exit looms, PSG will be aiming to build their squad on the young generation instead of superstars.

Paris Saint-Germain has tabled a substantial $7 million offer for 80% of Obando’s pass. Although PSG’s offer is most ‘aggressive’ according to Alvarez, they are not the only team that has made a formal offer for Obando. The Barcelona SC president stated that Crystal Palace, Juventus, Monaco, and City Football Group were also interested in the 17-year-old striker.

Potential record-breaking transfer for Barcelona SC

Should this transfer materialize, it could become historical for the Ecuadorian club. The proposed $7 million deal for Obando could potentially become the most expensive transfer in the club’s history. It will surpass the notable sales of Byron Castillo, Damian Diaz, and Michael Arroyo to Club Leon de Mexico, Al-Wahda, and Pachuca respectively.

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However, amidst the transfer fervor, Alvarez highlighted that Obando is just at the beginning of his promising career, and will have a lot of time to develop. The young striker made his debut with Barcelona’s first team in Liga Pro 2023. He is currently focused on Pre-Olympic and the Copa Libertadores.

As PSG prepares for their time after Kylian Mbappe, their latest pursuit showcases their future plans. With the winter transfer window now open, it’ll be interesting to see how the soccer powerhouses shape their squads.

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