Gonçalo Ramos, the Portuguese striker who currently wears the AC Milan shirt, revealed in an interview with Canal11 that his desire to leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had taken shape long before the 2023-24 season, specifically in the January market. The player explained that, although he had always thought about leaving, the January season was more complicated for negotiations and that, ultimately, the team decided to wait until the summer to finalize his departure.
The 25-year-old international recalled that PSG never showed interest in an immediate transfer. According to Ramos, the club needed to find a suitable replacement before accepting the departure of such an important player. “PSG told me no from the beginning, because they would have to look for another player, a replacement,” commented the forward, adding that sporting director Luis Campos assured him that the departure would take place in the summer. “It was very difficult for me to leave PSG because the group was really fantastic,” he explained, referring to the camaraderie with his Portuguese teammates Vitinha, Neves and Mendes.
Ramos also recalled that, despite his intention to leave, the atmosphere within the club was so positive that his teammates made him joke about staying, even if it was just for the coexistence. “They knew I wanted to leave and, jokingly, they asked me to stay, if only for the atmosphere,” he said, highlighting the exceptional moments experienced at the club.
The decision to move to Milan was finalized with a transfer that represented a million-dollar income for the French club. The Portuguese striker expressed that, after the transfer, he now better understands the dynamics of the transfer markets and the importance of long-term planning. “Now I understand it better,” he concluded, stressing that his experience at PSG left him valuable lessons about career management and decision-making in professional football.