Set to join AC Milan for an estimated 60 million euros, Gonçalo Ramos’s transfer marks the second most significant sale in Paris Saint-Germain’s history. Only Neymar, who moved to Al-Hilal for 90 million euros in 2023, commanded a higher fee.
Paris Saint-Germain is on the cusp of finalizing one of its most substantial outgoing transfers ever. The capital club has reached an agreement with AC Milan for Gonçalo Ramos, a deal valued at approximately 60 million euros. This major transaction will secure PSG’s position for its second-largest player sale, despite incurring a slight financial setback. The Portuguese forward, initially acquired permanently for 65 million euros after a season-long loan worth 20 million, departs Paris without fully vindicating the considerable investment made in him.
Only Neymar stands above Ramos in this exclusive ranking. The Brazilian superstar was transferred to Al-Hilal in the summer of 2023 for 90 million euros, having arrived at PSG six years prior in what remains football’s most expensive transfer at 222 million euros from FC Barcelona. His tenure in Saudi Arabia, however, proved brief and largely uneventful, with just seven appearances, one goal, and three assists to his name.
Prior to these recent moves, no other Parisian sale had surpassed the symbolic 50 million euro threshold. This benchmark was previously held by Manuel Ugarte, who transferred to Manchester United in the closing hours of the 2024 summer transfer window for 50 million euros. This came just one year after his 60 million euro arrival from Sporting CP. Ultimately, PSG managed this sale adeptly, especially given the Uruguayan midfielder’s ongoing struggle to establish himself consistently with the Red Devils, despite a statistically respectable first season of 45 matches, 2 goals, and 6 assists.
The definitive transfer of Xavi Simons also significantly boosted Paris Saint-Germain’s coffers. Thanks to a particularly advantageous contractual arrangement, PSG recouped between 50 and 80 million euros from the sale of the Dutch attacking midfielder to RB Leipzig, a deal officially completed during the winter of 2025. Just months later, Simons moved to Tottenham, where he quickly became one of the key figures in the Spurs’ successful campaign.
ronaldinho remains a unique case
Further down the hierarchy of PSG’s most significant sales, we find Marco Verratti, who transferred to Al-Arabi for 45 million euros in 2023, followed by Gonçalo Guedes, sold to Valencia for 40 million. Behind them are David Luiz, who returned to Chelsea in 2016 for 35 million, and Ronaldinho, the sole representative from the pre-QSI era in this Top 20, who was sold to FC Barcelona for just over 30 million euros.
While the official announcement of Gonçalo Ramos’s departure is awaited, another significant transfer dossier could accelerate swiftly. Lee Kang-in, under contract until 2028, maintains a strong market value. The South Korean international, boasting 50 caps and 10 goals for his country, continues to attract persistent interest from Atlético de Madrid, who have been closely monitoring his situation for several weeks.
