João Neves, midfielder of the PSG, is expected to be available for the European Supercup which opposes his team to Tottenham on 13 August. Initially suspended following an incident at the World Cup Club Final, where he unintentionally injured Marc Cucurella, the FIFA rule states that this suspension is postponed to the club’s next official game. However, a subtlety in the rules of the World Cup of Clubs, published in 2024, could avoid this postponement if a disciplinary case is opened by FIFA. The PSG did not receive a notification from FIFA or UEFA regarding such an opening, suggesting the possibility for Neves to participate in the Supercut.

At the same time, Paris Saint-Germain is actively pursuing negotiations for the acquisition of Ukrainian central defender Illia Zabarnyi, Bournemouth player. According to RMC Sport, the operation is imminent, with a gap of less than EUR 5 million between the supply of the GMP and Bournemouth’s demand, initially set at EUR 70 million. Despite Tottenham’s strong interest, Zabarnyi would be determined to join the PSG, where a five-year contractual agreement is already in place. The player’s will, combined with the direct involvement of the club’s president, reinforces the PSG’s confidence in finalizing this signature in the coming days.

The situation of João Neves and the Zabarnyi track illustrate the PSG’s constant efforts to strengthen its workforce for the new season. The management of suspensions and the search for new talent are crucial to the club’s sporting success. The outcome of these two dossiers will have a significant impact on the composition of the team and the ambitions of the PSG for the coming season, particularly in the European competition. The determination of the club and the will of the players involved are major assets in this quest for strengthening.