Paris Saint-Germain confirm signing of Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos.

The Ligue 1 giants have enjoyed a productive 2023-24 summer transfer window, acquiring a mixture of eight players that have been earmarked for the present and future.

However, at a time when Lionel Messi has departed on a free transfer and PSG want to part ways with Kylian Mbappe, securing the services of a new frontman was imperative.

While the likes of Victor Osimhen, Harry Kane and Dusan Vlahovic have all been linked with a switch to Parc des Princes, the French outfit have instead decided to press ahead with the addition of Ramos.

PSG have revealed that the 22-year-old has agreed to move to the capital on a season-long loan deal with the option of a permanent transfer in 2024.

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Paris Saint-Germain are delighed to announce the signing of Gonçalo Ramos. The 22-year-old Portugal international forward joins on loan with an option to buy until the end of the season.

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Although a future fee has not been revealed, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says that an €80m (£68.9m) deal is in place, a €65m (£56m) guaranteed fee with €15m (£12.9m) payable as add-ons.

Speaking to the club's official website, Ramos said: "I'm very proud and happy to join Paris Saint-Germain. PSG are one of the biggest clubs in the world with one of the best squads."

President Nasser Al-Khelaifi added: "We are very happy to welcome Gonçalo Ramos as an exciting new striker in our PSG family.

"Gonçalo is a fantastic international player, who is young, hungry and fights for the team. It is these kinds of players who are the future of our great institution."

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Ramos leaves Benfica having contributed a total of 41 goals and 16 assists from 106 appearances in all competitions, 27 of his strikes coming during the 2022-23 campaign.

The Portugal international was part of the Benfica XI that recorded two 1-1 draws versus PSG in the Champions League group stages and which eventually reached the quarter-finals.

On the international stage, Ramos has four goals from seven appearances for his country, three of which was netted during a last-16 tie with Switzerland at the World Cup in December.

With PSG beginning their league campaign at Lorient on Saturday, Ramos will hope to come into contention for an immediate debut.