Top 4 PSG January transfer window signings

The January transfer window is well underway. Paris should add another star to their squad with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli in the next few days. Therefore it is the perfect occasion to comeback on PSG's top signings in January.

Maxwell on his presentation day with sporting director Leonardo in 2012
Maxwell on his presentation day with sporting director Leonardo in 2012 | FRANCK FIFE/GettyImages

With Paris Saint-Germain on the brink on sealing the signing of Georgia international Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli for a fee of €70 million, it is the perfect opportunity to reminisce on PSG's best January signings since QSI took over the club in 2011.

Top 4 PSG January transfer window signings

1. Maxwell

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Maxwell following his last game for the club in 2017 | THOMAS SAMSON/GettyImages

Maxwell joined the club in 2012 from FC Barcelona and became an important player at the club during his five-year spell at the club. The Brazilian heavely participated in transforming the club into the trophy winning machine that the club is today alongside players such as Alex, Lucas and his friend Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The left-back won 15 titles in total with the club during his his time in Paris, including four league titles. Following the end of his playing career, Maxwell became the sporting coordinator of the club in 2017 and played a huge part in Neymar's signing at the club.

2. David Beckham

David Beckham
Paris Saint-Germain FC v Stade Brestois 29 - Ligue 1 | Michael Regan/GettyImages

The English Legend only played six months for PSG, ending his unbelievable career at the club against Brest in Ligue 1. The former Manchester and Real Madrid player joined the club in January 2013 in a free transfer after three years in the MLS. Though his stay at the club was short, his impact was ceratinly everlasting. His presence allowed PSG to reached a new dimension acquire an international aura with Beckham, who became an ambassador of the club when he retired from football.

3. Julian Draxler

Julian Draxler
Julian Draxler celebrating a goal against Bordeaux | Aurelien Meunier/GettyImages

The German international joined the club in January 2017 from WWolfsburg for a fee of €40 million and made an instant impact at the club scoring many goals in his first few games at the club. He even scored against FC Barcelona in a historic 4-0 victory at the Parc des Princes. His best season at the club certainly was the 2018/2019. Playing in the number 8 position under Thomas Tuchel. Throughout his 6-year spell at the club he played alongside Thiago Silva, Neymar and Mbappé.

4. Leandro Paredes

Leandro Paredes
Lille v Paris Saint Germain - French League 1 | Soccrates Images/GettyImages

Though the player will not end as one of the best in the club's history, Paredes became an important figure of the club during 4-year spell at the club. The Argentine international joined the club from Zenith St-Petersburg in 2019 and was a rotation player mostly at the begining of his tenure at the club. It was during the Final 8 of the Champions League that former Boca Juniors player shone, making his mark at the club in their historic run to the first Champions League Final appearance of the club. Even though there was no triumph in the end, it made of him a regular starter under Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochetino.