2022–23 Paris Saint-Germain FC season
2022–23 Paris Saint-Germain FC season – Short recap
Overview
- PSG’s 53rd season in existence and 49th straight in France’s top flight. The club was led by head coach Christophe Galtier, with Nasser Al‑Khelaifi as president, at Parc des Princes.
- The season started with a win in the Trophée des Champions, then PSG competed in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the UEFA Champions League.
Season highlights
- Trophée des Champions: Winners
- Ligue 1: Finished 1st (Champions) with 85 points. PSG scored 89 goals and conceded 40, finishing 49 ahead of Lens in second place.
- Coupe de France: Reached the Round of 16.
- UEFA Champions League: Reached the Round of 16 and were eliminated by Bayern Munich in the knockout stage (aggregate 3–0).
Key changes and events
- Management and direction: Mauricio Pochettino departed; Christophe Galtier was appointed as head coach. Luís Campos joined as Football Advisor to reshape recruitment.
- Notable signings
- Vitinha from Porto for about €41.5 million
- Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig
- Renato Sanches from Lille
- Carlos Soler from Valencia
- Hugo Ekitiké, initially on loan with a permanent option, later confirmed
- Player policies and regional focus: PSG emphasized local regional targets and youth integration as part of a new transfer strategy.
- Outgoings and loans (highlights)
- Angel Di Maria left PSG after long service
- Keylor Navas left on loan to Nottingham Forest (January 2023)
- Several players were loaned or sold to other clubs (including Danilo Pereira to Juventus, Leandro Paredes to Juventus, Draxler to Benfica, Wijnaldum to Roma, Rafinha to Al Arabi, Sergio Ramos and others continuing in various loans or team changes)
- Layvin Kurzawa and Abdou Diallo were among the players loaned out
- Mauro Icardi loaned to Galatasaray
Squad and performances
- Top scorer: Kylian Mbappé led PSG with 41 goals in all competitions (29 in Ligue 1).
- Other notable scorers: Lionel Messi contributed significantly (around 21 in all comps), Neymar scored around 18.
- Players and squad notes: The team featured a mix of established stars and new signings, with Mbappé still a central figure and captain Panache underlined by Marquinhos as captain on the pitch.
Transfers in brief
- In: Vitinha, Nordi Mukiele, Renato Sanches, Carlos Soler, Hugo Ekitiké (loan with buy option), and other new signings as part of a refreshed squad.
- Out: Angel Di Maria (departure), Keylor Navas (loan), Mauro Icardi (loan), Wijnaldum (to Roma, loan), Draxler (to Benfica, loan), and several others on loan or permanent sales.
Season in summary
- Domestic success: PSG won Ligue 1 and claimed the Trophée des Champions at the start of the season.
- European campaign: Short of expectations, PSG exited the Champions League in the Round of 16 to Bayern Munich.
- Final takeaway: A season of rebuilding under a new approach, with a title in the bag and a plan to strengthen further for future European runs. Mbappé's continued form and contract extension remained a cornerstone of PSG's plans, even as the squad evolved with signings and strategic departures.
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