Paris Saint-Germain is facing a talent exodus this summer as another bright prospect packs his bags and leaves the French capital. While senior stars like Gonçalo Ramos and Lee Kang-in attract interest from across Europe, the talent drain has deeply affected the club's academy ranks as well.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to recent reports, young goalkeeper Martin James has officially decided to turn down a proposal for his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Instead, the talented shot-stopper has chosen to pursue a fresh challenge abroad by signing with German club Cologne.
Based on club details, the young Frenchman has put pen to paper on a contract running until 2029 with the Bundesliga outfit, which finished 14th in the league last season. He is expected to start his journey in Germany as the third-choice option behind Marvin Schwäbe and World Cup winner Ron-Robert Zieler.
Although James missed out on a senior European medal, he played a crucial role in Paris Saint-Germain's impressive Youth League campaign last term. His heroic efforts helped guide the youth squad all the way to the semi-finals before a heartbreaking defeat on penalties against Real Madrid.