Ligue 1: PSG confirms signing Lucas Hernandez from Bayern Munich
PSG have confirmed the signing of 27-year-old defender Lucas Hernandez from Bayern Munich for a reported fee of £34m.
The 27-year-old French footballer, whose brother, Theo, plays for AC Milan, joined the French champions on a five-year deal.
Commenting on his arrival at PSG, Hernandez said;
“I’m really excited! I’ve been waiting to join PSG for a long time, and it’s finally happened. It’s a very special day for me and I’m very happy to be here.”
Hernandez was born in France but raised in Spain, playing his youth career at Rayo Majadahonda and Atletico Madrid before progressing into the latter’s senior team.
In 2019, he joined Bayern Munich, and has enjoyed four years of success with the German giants, winning the Bundesliga title every season, as well as the Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2020.
However, injury limited his involvement for Bayern Munich last season. The defender was restricted to 11 appearances because of a knee ligament injury suffered while on duty for France at the World Cup.
On Hernandez joining PSG, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said;
“We would like to thank Lucas Hernández for four very successful years together. He always gave everything, we were always impressed by his fighting spirit and his passion. FC Bayern wishes him all the best for the future.”
Following another season marked by yet another failure to win the Champions League, PSG has been active in the transfer market. In addition to hiring Luis Enrique as its new coach, the French champions have also signed Marco Asensio, Milan Skriniar, Manuel Ugarte, and Lee Kang-In.
PSG have also seen Argentina World Cup winner Lionel Messi exit the club following the end of his contract, while Junio Dina Ebimbe joined German side Eintracht Frankfurt.
Spanish defender Sergio Ramos has also left Parc des Princes following the expiration of his PSG deal, and Argentine striker Mauro Icardi is in talks with Galatasaray following a successful loan with the Turkish club last season.
