PSG Set to Sign Akliouche as Enrique Shapes Attack
Paris Saint-Germain are about to land another major piece for Luis Enrique’s forward line. The European champions have moved decisively for Monaco winger Akliouche, with the deal now described as imminent, according to Mundo Deportivo.
This is not a depth signing dressed up as something bigger. Inside the club, the 24-year-old France international has been treated as a priority target, a player earmarked to keep PSG’s attacking rotation sharp as they brace for what looks like the likely departure of Bradley Barcola this summer.
A Deal Pushed Over the Line
Negotiations between PSG and Monaco never turned into a long-running saga. They flared up, hit resistance, and were resolved.
Monaco first rejected an opening €45 million bid from the Parisian side, confident in the value of a winger who has grown into a key Ligue 1 performer. PSG simply came back stronger. Their second offer, €50m, hit the mark. Monaco accepted, clearing the way for Akliouche to agree personal terms and prepare for a rare high-profile move across Ligue 1, swapping the Principality for the capital.
For Akliouche, it brings an end to a long Monaco chapter. He joined the club’s academy in 2018, climbed through the ranks, and broke into the first team in 2021. From there, his influence steadily grew, his performances pushing him into the national-team picture and onto the radar of Europe’s elite. Now, he is set to join the club that has just lifted the Champions League in back-to-back seasons.
From Monaco Project to European Heavyweight
Akliouche’s rise has mirrored Monaco’s recent reliance on youth and smart development. The winger has become one of the league’s more polished attacking outlets, comfortable operating wide but capable of drifting into central pockets to connect play.
That evolution earned him ten senior caps for France and a ticket to the 2026 World Cup. His role there was limited, but symbolic. He made one appearance, coming off the bench in the 83rd minute to replace Barcola in a 3-0 group-stage win over Iraq. Now, those two names are linked again, this time at club level, as Akliouche prepares to step into the space Barcola is expected to vacate in Paris.
For Luis Enrique, it adds another versatile wide option to an already formidable front line. PSG’s attack has been rebuilt around movement, rotation, and pressing intensity. Akliouche fits that profile: young, international-level, and already proven in the league’s tactical and physical demands.
Medicals, Contract, and What Comes Next
The transfer is now in its final stretch. Akliouche travelled to Paris on Thursday to undergo his medical, the last significant hurdle before signing.
If, as expected, he passes those tests, he will put pen to paper on a long-term contract running until June 2031. The plan is straightforward: formalities completed, contract signed, and immediate integration into Enrique’s squad to strengthen the options on the flanks.
PSG have spent the last few years reshaping their identity from star-studded spectacle to a more coherent, relentless machine. With Akliouche on the verge of joining and Barcola seemingly heading for the exit, the message is clear: the European champions are not standing still. The only real question is how quickly their latest Ligue 1 recruit can make the jump from rising talent to decisive figure on the biggest stage.
