PSG sign France midfielder Akliouche from Monaco

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PSG sign France midfielder Akliouche from Monaco

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Aug 6 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain have signed French attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from fellow Ligue 1 club Monaco, the French ‌champions said on Thursday. Financial details were not disclosed. French media reported that the 24-year-old France international cost around €50 million ($57.6 million).Akliouche made his senior debut for Monaco in ⁠2021 and went on to make 139 appearances for the principality club, scoring 23 goals."Having grown up in the Paris region, joining such a prestigious club means so much to me and my family," Akliouche said in a statement. "I can't wait to wear ‌this ⁠shirt, continue my development at this great club and give everything I have to represent PSG in front of our supporters." Akliouche helped France win ⁠a silver medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024 and was in their squad at this ⁠year's World Cup. At PSG, he will link up with fellow forwards including 2025 Ballon ⁠d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue. ($1 = 0.8683 euros)

Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Ed Osmond

Published 2026-08-06 17:51:19 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

TIMELINE
On October 16, 2021, Maghnes Akliouche debuted for AS Monaco.
On July 27, 2024, Akliouche won Olympic silver with France.
On September 5, 2025, he debuted for France senior team.
On June 23, 2026, Akliouche played at World Cup tournament.
On August 6, 2026, PSG officially signed midfielder Maghnes Akliouche.
On August 6, 2026, media reported fifty million euro fee.
On August 6, 2026, Akliouche committed to five year deal.
By August 2026, PSG defeated Liverpool securing elite football talent.
In August 2026, manager Luis Enrique integrated new attacking option.
In coming months, Akliouche will debut in domestic Ligue matches.
During 2026 and 2027, he will contest Champions League fixtures.
By 2031, Akliouche will complete his long term contract duration.

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