How PSG avoided a costly mistake with Leny Yoro

After Lucas Hernandez's injury, Milan Skriniar's injury and the level displayed by the Slovak, Lucas Beraldo's inexperience, and Presnel Kimpembe's difficult return to competition, PSG's defense remains an open issue.

However, during this summer transfer window, the capital club has yet to sign any reinforcements for their backline. At the start of the transfer market, Paris Saint-Germain was seen as a serious contender for Leny Yoro. The former LOSC defender was the subject of a battle between PSG, Real Madrid, and Manchester United.

The Premier League club won out by being aggressive with a €70 million offer, including bonuses. This was a sum that the Parisian and Madrid officials were not willing to match for the 18-year-old player.

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How PSG avoided a costly mistake with Leny Yoro

While Yoro has already made his debut with the Red Devils, he has hit a setback with the northern English club. Indeed, the French youth international has reportedly suffered a fracture in his left foot according to recent press reports. Visually, Leny Yoro was seen on crutches recently.

Was this setback something PSG could have anticipated? Yes, according to Loic Tanzi, a journalist for L’Equipe. On his X account, he stated: “PSG confirms that they were aware of the player's fragility in this area, which explains why the club did not wish to match Manchester United's price.” Meanwhile, supporters and observers of the capital club continue to await fresh reinforcements in defense.