Could be a record purchase
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Patrick Zabi was traded by Borussia Mönchengladbach. It is now clear that the midfield talent will actually leave his training club Stade Reims next summer. With his move, the 19-year-old will remain within France; On Thursday, Paris FC reported the completion of a purchase in the coming season. The young Ivorian could become a new record purchase for the Ligue 1 promoted team in the future.
According to reports, a transfer package of up to 25 million euros is due for Zabi. Apparently the basic fee is 15 million euros. There could also be impressive bonus payments of up to 10 million euros. An additional 2 million euros to the basic fee would be enough to equalize the Parisians’ previous spending record for a single player; After promotion, the club made the Brazilian defender Otávio (23) the most expensive purchase in the club’s history in the summer.
In the previous winter transfer window, they caused a stir with the free transfer signing of ex-BVB and Lazio striker Ciro Immobile (35) and brought midfield talent Rudy Matondo (17) from Auxerre for 15 million euros. Expenditure for the entire current season is now a good 72 million euros – the fifth highest in Ligue 1.
Neppe sees great potential in Zabi
“We are very pleased to welcome Patrick Zabi for the 2026/2027 season,” said former Bayern official Marco Neppe, who holds the position of sporting director at Paris FC. “Patrick is a player with great potential, strong ambition and a real passion for football. We are convinced that he will continue to develop with us and reach new milestones in his career in Paris. His decision to join Paris FC underlines his trust in our project. We look forward to seeing him play in our colors.”
After signing Zabi, club owner Antoine Arnault emphasized: “Since we took over at Paris FC, we have been pursuing a long-term project. The signing of Patrick Zabi next summer, one of the most promising young players of his generation, fits perfectly with our approach. His technique and influence on the game should contribute to the progress of our team in the coming season.”
