Key Takeaways:
- Presnel Kimpembe will leave Paris Saint-Germain for Qatar after ten years with the club
- The 30-year-old made just one Ligue 1 appearance last season due to persistent injuries
- Kimpembe’s future transfer fee remains undisclosed as he has only one year left on his PSG contract
Longstanding PSG Career Nears Its End
Presnel Kimpembe, the experienced central defender, is expected to part ways with Paris Saint-Germain and move to Qatar, after rejecting the chance to join Milan, according to several SportingPedia sources. Having joined the PSG first team in the 2014/15 campaign, Kimpembe became a staple at the heart of defence alongside Marquinhos and played a pivotal role for both club and country.
National Recognition and World Cup Experience
After cementing his place in the PSG starting line-up, Kimpembe gained the confidence of France head coach Didier Deschamps. He went on to earn 28 caps for the national side, featuring for “Les Bleus” at the World Cup in Qatar, where he played solely in the group stage encounter against Denmark, which concluded in a goalless draw.
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AC Milan expressed interest in acquiring French player Presnel Kimpembe as a contingency plan after encountering difficult negotiations with Manchester City for Manuel Akanji.❌ But, Kimpembe did not wish to explore the opportunity with AC Milan. pic.twitter.com/9lTFXPpaoH
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Injury Woes and Decline in Playing Time
Persistent injury setbacks have significantly reduced Kimpembe’s contributions over recent seasons. He registered only a single appearance in Ligue 1 last season and was limited to 11 matches the previous campaign. Now aged 30, and with just one year remaining on his contract, PSG have opted not to include him in future plans at the Parc des Princes.
Transfer Details Remain Unclear
As Kimpembe heads for a new chapter in Qatar, the terms of his move, including the transfer fee Paris Saint-Germain will receive, have yet to be specified.
