5 most influential PSG signings of the 21st century

#3 Kylian Mbappe | PSG

RB Leipzig vs Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

When PSG splashed an absurd €145 million on Kylian Mbappe in 2018, it shocked many. He joined the side initially on loan from AS Monaco as Mbappe became the most expensive teenager in the game's history. However, Mbappe has shown his worth time and time again.

At PSG, the star has matured from a young wunderkind to a superstar, playing as the key striker alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar. In his four seasons at the Parc des Princes, the star has guided PSG to ten trophies, including three Ligue 1 titles. It's no surprise Mbappe has picked up the top goalscorer award thrice, with the star providing a brilliant output of 139 goals in 187 appearances.

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#2 Neymar | PSG

RB Leipzig vs Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

PSG splurged €222 million to bring Neymar to the Parc des Princes, making the Brazilian the most expensive player of all time. PSG were criticised for spending such an amount on one player.

Neymar has struggled with injury issues in Paris, but the domino effect of his transfer has been felt throughout European football. Barcelona spent more than half the money received from Neymar's transfer to buy Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool.

The Reds, in turn, spent the €120 million they received from Barcelona to land Virgil van Dijk and Allison Becker. Both of them have been key in Liverpool's resurgence in England and Europe.

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#1 Lionel Messi | PSG

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PSG have spent exorbitant amounts to bring in world-class stars in the past. But the recent summer transfer window proved to be the most productive for the club since 2011.

The Parisians picked up Giorgionio Wijnaldum and Sergio Ramos on free transfers from Liverpool and Real Madrid, respectively. However, the free transfer that broke the internet was Lionel Messi, who arrived from Barcelona.

There is little doubt that the Argentine magician is the one of the greatest players in the history of football. When PSG announced his arrival, their social media numbers exploded.

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi even mentioned the need for a bigger stadium to accommodate the burgeoning crowds. With the Barcelona legend in the Parc des Princes, there's a strong possibility that PSG could win the coveted Champions League for the first time.