Paris Saint‑Germain have confirmed that they will not sell their Portuguese midfielder Vitinha, despite clear interest from FC Barcelona. The player, valued at 140 million euros, wishes to continue his Parisian adventure, but the amount demanded by the Catalan club has cooled the negotiations. PSG keeps Vitinha in its squad, considering him essential for the coming season.
In other news, Pierre Sage, former RC Lens coach, finds himself under pressure at Crystal Palace after a 0–2 defeat against Newcastle. Disappointing results and internal tensions have weakened his position. Palace fans, as well as management, are closely monitoring the situation, fearing the situation could deteriorate further.
The captain of ASSE, Le Cardinal, praised the exceptional atmosphere during the victory against Nantes, while recalling that certain activities from the Magic Fans were “a little too strong”. He thus highlighted the importance of controlling the festivities to preserve the image of the club.
On the international front, Kylian Mbappé scored two decisive goals in Real Madrid's 2–1 victory over FC Barcelona, providing an intense Clasico. The Frenchman scored the winning goal in the 86th minute, consolidating Real's superiority in La Liga. This performance reinforced Mbappé's image as a key player in major derbies.
At ASSE, the question of the left side remains open despite a good start to the season. The difficulties encountered by Ben Old against Nantes have rekindled consideration of possible winter recruitment. Internal options remain limited, and the club is considering external recruitment to fill the position.
Finally, RC Lens decided not to include Odsonne Édouard in their squad for the match against Paris FC, with Yannick Cahuzac citing a lack of mental fitness rather than physical. This decision allowed Thorgan Hazard to take advantage of the absence of the young striker. The club continues to monitor the progress of its players for upcoming matches.