PSG is looking towards Russia again and it is possible that they will soon sign another player from the local league. The Paris club’s target was Alexei Batrakov, one of the most interesting young players of Lokomotiv Moscow. This move is already causing emotions not only for sporting reasons, but also because of the earlier transfer of Matvei Safonov.
Since 2024, Matvei Safonov has been a player of Paris Saint-Germain. The transfer of the Russian goalkeeper caused great controversy from the beginning, because it took place after the Russian invasion of Ukraine had started. Despite this, the Parisian club decided to make a move that was assessed by many observers not only through the prism of football, but also from a broader political background.
However, it seems that purely sporting issues remain the priority in Paris. Safonov’s good performance was supposed to make the French champions take an even closer look at the Russian market. The result of these observations is the interest in another footballer playing in the local league.
Alexei Batrakov on PSG’s radar
According to media reports, PSG is seriously considering the possibility of bringing in Alexei Batrakov. The 20-year-old midfielder is associated with Lokomotiv Moscow and is considered one of the most outstanding players in the Russian top league. Scouts of the French club have been following his development and performances for a long time.
Batrakov is an attacking player who produces numbers and can regularly influence the team’s play. During the current season, he played 32 matches, scored 17 goals and made 11 assists. Such achievements make it difficult to ignore him, especially if we are talking about a player who is still very young and still has a lot of room for development.
The Russian market is becoming more and more important for Parisians
PSG’s interest is no longer just a matter of speculation. The player’s manager, Vladimir Kuzmichev, spoke on this matter and made it clear that there are indeed more and more strong clubs around his client. He also noted that more will be said only when direct talks with Lokomotiv Moscow take place.
Such a statement does not yet determine the transfer, but it shows that the issue is real. In practice, this means that PSG is monitoring the situation very closely and may take specific actions if it considers that the moment to move is right. From the French club’s perspective, both the player’s potential and the terms of a possible transaction are important.
How much would it cost to transfer Batrakow to PSG?
The structure of the player’s contract may be an advantage of the Parisian club. Alexei Batrakov has a valid contract with Lokomotiv until the end of June 2029, but it contains a release clause. It is she who can play a key role in any negotiations.
The amount for which the midfielder could leave is EUR 16 million. For a player with such statistics and a reputation as one of the top players in the Russian league, this is not a sum that should discourage PSG. For a club with enormous financial resources, such an expense could be treated as an investment rather than a risk.
At this point, there is no confirmation that the transfer will be completed, but the direction of PSG’s actions seems clear. If the Parisians actually decide to bring in Alexei Batrakov, Matvei Safonov may soon have a compatriot in the locker room. And then the discussion around the political and sporting dimensions of such decisions will certainly flare up again.
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