Juan Bernat moves to Villarreal on loan

As the summer transfer window of 2024 draws to a close, PSG has announced its first official departure: Juan Bernat. The Spanish left-back is set to join Villarreal on a one-year loan.

At the start of the summer transfer window, PSG identified a list of players who no longer fit into their plans. These players were moved to a separate training group as the club prepared for the new season. Among them was Juan Bernat. After a less-than-successful loan spell at Benfica, Bernat returned to Paris without a clear future under Luis Enrique.

Juan Bernat moves to Villarreal on loan

With just one year remaining on his contract, the 31-year-old Spanish defender has been loaned out to Villarreal for the upcoming season. The deal is a straight loan, meaning there is no option for Villarreal to purchase Bernat at the end of the term. As a result, Bernat will be a free agent come next June.

Bernat’s move to Villarreal reflects PSG’s ongoing efforts to streamline their squad and focus on players who are part of their plans. Despite a promising start to his career with PSG, the left-back struggled to secure a regular spot in the team. His time at Benfica also did not fully meet expectations, leading to his return to Paris and subsequent loan move.

For PSG, this is just the beginning of what is expected to be a busy end to the transfer window. The club is still working on finalizing other departures and potentially new arrivals as they look to reshape their squad. The focus will be on ensuring that all necessary adjustments are made to fit Luis Enrique’s tactical vision for the upcoming season.