30.10.2025 12:23
Galatasaray wants to loan Paris Saint-Germain's young center-back Lucas Beraldo with an option to buy in order to strengthen their defense during the January transfer window. In response to head coach Okan Buruk's request for a fast and young player, steps have been taken to pursue Beraldo. Having not received enough playing time with PSG this season, Beraldo is looking to join a team where he can play more regularly.
Galatasaray, looking to strengthen its defense line, has once again taken action for PSG's young center-back Lucas Beraldo. According to the French press, the yellow-red team wants to add the 21-year-old Brazilian player to their squad on a loan with an option to buy.
YOUNG AND FAST REINFORCEMENT FOR THE DEFENSE
Galatasaray, which has built one of the largest and most ambitious squads in its history, plans to make reinforcements, especially to the defense line, during the January transfer window.
Head coach Okan Buruk has requested a fast and young player who could be an alternative to Abdülkerim Bardakcı in the left center-back position. In this regard, the management has once again stepped in for Lucas Beraldo, who has been on their radar for a long time.
BERALDO WANTS TO PLAY
According to the French newspaper L'Équipe, Lucas Beraldo, who has not received enough playing time this season with Paris Saint-Germain, wants to move to a team where he can play more.
The young defender, who does not want to lose his place in the Brazil National Team before the 2026 World Cup, has decided to leave in January.
GALATASARAY'S LOAN FORMULA WITH AN OPTION
Galatasaray's management is preparing a 6-month loan offer for the Beraldo transfer. The planned contract will include a non-mandatory purchase option. It is stated that the likelihood of the transfer happening will increase if the yellow-reds manage to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.
PSG PAID 20 MILLION EUROS
PSG had transferred Lucas Beraldo from Sao Paulo for 20 million euros last season. The young player has a contract with his club until 2028. This season, he has only played in 3 league matches and was not included in the Champions League squad.
GALATASARAY'S PLANS
Galatasaray is also considering the possibility of Nelsson's potential departure from the defense line. The transfer of Lucas Beraldo is seen as an investment that is trusted both for his young age and ball skills. The yellow-reds are expected to start official talks with PSG in the coming days.