PSG increasing focus on De Ketelaere with €50m asking price
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Paris Saint-Germain are intensifying their pursuit of AC Milan's Charles De Ketelaere, with Milan reportedly setting a €50 million asking price for the Belgian attacker.
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Attributed to original sourceReports are growing that Atalanta forward Charles De Ketelaere is on the radar for Paris Saint-Germain as an alternative to Ferran Torres of Barcelona.
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 10: Charles De Ketelaere of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Torino FC at Gewiss Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) The side that won two consecutive editions of the Champions League is revamping this summer, moving on quite a few players including Randal Kolo Muani to Juventus and Goncalo Ramos to Milan.
They also need replacements, and while Ferran Torres is first choice, multiple French and Belgian sources point towards De Ketelaere as an intriguing alternative.
De Ketelaere targeted by PSG INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JULY 10: Charles De Ketelaere #17 of Belgium scores his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on July 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) RMC Sport and Sacha Tavolieri both note today that Paris Saint-Germain have approached Atalanta to ask for the Belgium international’s availability.
He is not technically a centre-forward, yet remains the only man who managed to score against Spain in the 2026 World Cup, putting two goals past Unai Simon in the quarter-final.
The 25-year-old famously made the move to Milan from Club Brugge for €37.5m plus add-ons in 2022, but struggled to adapt at first to Serie A.
He was loaned to Atalanta a year later, who completed the permanent transfer in 2024 for a total of €24.7m plus a 10 per cent cut of the future sale fee.
De Ketelaere is more of a trequartista or a support striker, but is sometimes used as a False 9.
The 25-year-old scored 32 goals with 31 assists in 142 competitive appearances for Atalanta, but his contract in Bergamo only runs to June 2028.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 06: Charles De Ketelaere #17 of Belgium applauds fans after the 4-1 victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) There was also interest from Bayern Munich last week, with suggestions the asking price was set at €50m.
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What happened
PSG are ramping up efforts to sign Charles De Ketelaere from AC Milan during the summer transfer window. After a slow start to his Milan career following his arrival from Club Brugge, De Ketelaere has shown signs of revival and is now attracting serious attention from the French champions. Milan have reportedly set a €50m valuation, which would represent a significant profit on the initial fee paid. The Ligue 1 side see the versatile Belgian as a key addition to their attacking options as they look to strengthen for the upcoming season.
Chance analysis
De Ketelaere's resurgence at Milan after a difficult debut Serie A season has caught the eye of PSG, signaling that his market value is recovering. A €50m price tag represents both a statement of Milan's confidence in the player and a potential profit on the original transfer. For PSG, acquiring a young, versatile attacking talent fits their long-term recruitment strategy. The deal's feasibility depends on PSG's willingness to meet Milan's valuation and De Ketelaere's openness to a Ligue 1 move, making this a story to monitor closely as the window progresses.
PSG could significantly strengthen their attacking options while AC Milan risk losing a developing talent unless they secure a strong replacement.
Monitor De Ketelaere's status at Milan; if the transfer goes through, Milan's attacking depth weakens and PSG gain a versatile forward option.