Paris, July 18, 2025 — Paris Saint Germain are reportedly set to part ways with as many as 11 first-team players following their crushing defeat to Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup final.
The French champions, who won their maiden UEFA Champions League title earlier this year, were dismantled 3-0 by Chelsea in Sunday’s final, marking a disappointing end to an otherwise historic season.
Goals from Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro sealed the win for the Premier League side, handing new manager Enzo Maresca his second trophy after lifting the UEFA Conference League with Leicester City in May.
According to a report published Monday night by Le Parisien, PSG boss Luis Enrique is planning a significant squad shake-up ahead of the 2025/26 season. The report claims that 11 players are no longer in Enrique’s plans, many of whom spent last season on loan.
Among those on the chopping block are Milan Skriniar, Nordi Mukiele, Carlos Soler, Marco Asensio, and Randal Kolo Muani — all of whom failed to secure a return to Enrique’s first-team picture.
Additionally, promising midfield talent Gabriel Moscardo, defenders Lucas Hernandez and Lucas Beraldo, winger Kang-in Lee, and striker Goncalo Ramos are all reportedly available for transfer should suitable offers be tabled.
The biggest potential departure could be Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 26-year-old, who is under contract until the end of the 2025/26 season, has yet to agree on an extension.
While reports from The Sun suggest Chelsea were considering a move for Donnarumma ahead of their Club World Cup final, the Italian international is said to be content in Paris — at least for now.
PSG’s impending clear-out comes amid a desire to strengthen key areas of the squad. Le Parisien further reports that the club is targeting defensive reinforcements, with Bournemouth’s 21-year-old Ukrainian centre-back Illia Zabarnyi identified as a priority target.
Despite the Club World Cup setback, PSG’s 2024/25 campaign remains historic, highlighted by their long-awaited Champions League triumph. However, Luis Enrique appears intent on building a younger, leaner, and more dynamic squad that can sustain success both domestically and in Europe.
The coming weeks are expected to be busy at the Parc des Princes, with player departures and new signings likely to reshape the core of the team that reached the pinnacle of European football just months ago.
