The Champions League holders are not amused — and they’re not selling.
How PSG Got Dragged In
Florentino Pérez, in his campaign push ahead of Sunday’s vote, made a bombshell announcement — he would table a €150 million offer for a player he described as “of the calibre of Cristiano Ronaldo or Kaká — a true Galáctico.” He ruled out Premier League players, Michael Olise, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, pointing squarely at a Champions League club outside England.
All roads led to Paris. With the profile narrowed down, the most credible names to emerge were Vitinha and João Neves — PSG’s two Portuguese midfield gems, both valued at €140 million on Transfermarkt and both represented by Jorge Mendes, who has a strong relationship with Pérez. Also in the frame: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Désiré Doué.
PSG Slam the Door — Loudly
PSG have made their position crystal clear. The French champions consider both Vitinha and João Neves completely untouchable and are not prepared to enter into negotiations under any circumstances — not even at €150 million.
Sources in Qatar were blunt: PSG have no intention of participating in this debate — because that is exactly what Real Madrid wants.
PSG insider Abdellah Boulma — one of the most reliable sources on the club — was even more direct: “PSG welcomes with great hindsight the promises made within the framework of the Real Madrid elections. Internally, these are seen above all as campaign declarations relating to electoral communication.”
Fellow PSG insider Djamel was equally dismissive: “Neither João Neves nor Vitinha will leave PSG this summer. Take it easy guys, let the media talk.” And just to hammer the point home — João Neves’ fiancée immediately reposted a video of herself playing drums with the PSG ultras, while Neves himself posted a photo on Instagram wearing a PSG jersey and scarf, calmly watching television.
The Mockery From Paris
PSG-linked journalist Boulma didn’t hold back: “Elections have this wonderful gift of turning some people into machines of foolishness…”
The sentiment in Paris is that Pérez’s promises are the same playbook he has always used — make an explosive transfer claim, dominate the headlines, win the vote. Whether the signing actually happens is another story entirely.
The Full Campaign Chaos at a Glance
| Promise | By | Response |
|---|---|---|
| €150M Galáctico (PSG target) | Florentino | PSG: “Electoral communication” |
| Erling Haaland signing | Riquelme | Man City threaten legal action |
| Rodri signing | Riquelme | Man City deny |
| Jürgen Klopp as manager | Riquelme | Klopp says he’s not returning to bench |
| José Mourinho as manager | Florentino | Reportedly done |
| Ibrahima Konaté + Dumfries | Florentino | In progress |
This election campaign has been compared to the era that began in 2000, when Pérez’s Figo promise electrified the socios and swept him to power. The difference this time? Every club being named in these promises is fighting back publicly — and loudly.
Sunday can’t come soon enough. The votes are cast from 9:00 AM — and by evening, we’ll know whether Florentino’s 26-year grip on Real Madrid continues, or whether the Bernabéu enters a new era.