PSG star 'hands in transfer request' to leave immediately after defeat to Chelsea in Club World Cup final
One Paris Saint Germain player has reportedly handed in a transfer request following the French side's defeat against Chelsea.
On Sunday evening, Champions League winners PSG were looking to add the newly revamped FIFA Club World Cup to their trophy collection.
However, they were swept aside by the Blues, who came away 3-0 winners thanks to goals from Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.
After the match, US President Donald Trump was seen standing alongside the Chelsea players as they lifted the trophy.
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On the back of the final, a report emerged claiming that one PSG player had handed in a transfer request.
According to French news outlet L'Equipe, 21-year-old defender Lucas Beraldo is looking to move away from the Parc des Princes in order to play more regularly.
Despite only joining the club from Brazilian side Sao Paulo 18 months ago, Beraldo has already handed in a transfer request.
The report stated that Beraldo is happy in Paris but is willing to take a leap of faith to prove his worth elsewhere, in the hope of making the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Beraldo started for PSG on Sunday but struggled to cope with the likes of Palmer and Pedro.
It has been suggested that French Ligue 1 champions were left surprised by Beraldo's transfer request but have decided to grant the player's wish under certain conditions.
In order for PSG to allow Beraldo to leave, the Paris club would have to sign another centre back, with Bournemouth star Illia Zabarnyi the primary target.
Last month, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano issued an update on PSG's interest in Zabarnyi.
He wrote on social media: "Club to club talks between PSG and Bournemouth for Ilya Zabarny have already taken place.
"Luis Campos, monitoring the defender for years and now actively working to sign him. There are two more options on PSG shortlist for new CB in case #AFCB refuse to sell Ilya."
Marcus Chan