Ligue 1 2017/18: Grading Paris Saint-Germain's summer transfer window

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Serge Aurier - A fresh start

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Serge Aurier was sold to Tottenham

The arrival of Dani Alves meant PSG had three right-backs with Meunier and Serge Aurier already at the club. Aurier's off-field issues meant it was he who was more likely to be sold. When Tottenham came in with an offer of £23 million, the Ivory Coast international was allowed to head to England on deadline day.

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The 24-year-old is an attack-minded full-back in the mould of Kyle Walker, with pace, energy, and end-product in abundance. Aurier initially joined PSG on loan in 2014 before making the deal permanent the following year.

After three years at the French club, the right-back was moved on by PSG as they looked at every opportunity to balance the books through sales that did not affect the squad significantly. Thus, the deal represents good business for PSG, Tottenham, and Aurier.

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