Paris Saint‑Germain’s left‑wing gap puts Betis’ Ez Abde on PSG’s list
Paris Saint‑Germain have lost left‑winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to an ACL rupture, the injury coming in minute 59 of the club’s 4‑2 Champions League victory over Barcelona, leaving the French capital without a left winger until the season’s end, while Real Betis’ own left‑winger Ez Abde sits on a €60 million release clause that could see him depart in January.
Kvaratskhelia’s injury leaves PSG exposed
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tore his anterior cruciate ligament in minute 59 of Paris Saint‑Germain’s 4‑2 Champions League win over Barcelona, after a challenge with Xavi Espart. The diagnosis rules him out for the rest of the campaign, removing the club’s left‑wing option until the season concludes. With only two months before the winter transfer window, Paris Saint‑Germain face a pressing shortage on that flank.
The injury leaves PSG without a left‑winger for the remaining fixtures, a position they had filled with Kvaratskhelia’s pace and one‑on‑one skill. The club now must consider alternatives before the window opens, as the gap cannot be covered by internal options.
Abde’s clause makes a January move plausible
Real Betis’ left‑winger Ez Abde mirrors Kvaratskhelia’s style, offering width and the ability to cut inside. This season he decided the match against Getafe with a goal just before half‑time, underscoring his impact on the left side.
Abde’s contract carries a €60 million release clause, but Barcelona retains a 20 percent sell‑on share, meaning Betis would receive €48 million net should the clause be triggered. The figure matches the amount PSG previously paid for Kvaratskhelia in January 2025, reported at roughly €70 million plus variables.
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Betis turned down a €43 million bid from Everton on the final day of the summer window, with sporting director Ángel Haro stating the offer fell short of the clause. The club has kept the €60 million figure unchanged, treating it as the sole exit price.
Paris Saint‑Germain demonstrated a willingness to act early when they signed Kvaratskhelia in January 2025, paying Napoli a sum that exceeded the current €60 million threshold. That precedent suggests the French side could meet or exceed Abde’s clause in the upcoming window.
As of today, no PSG offer or contact has been reported, but a radio bulletin this morning warned that with Kvaratskhelia out for the year, Betis should brace for the loss of Abde in January. The message implies that Paris Saint‑Germain may soon activate the clause.
The juxtaposition highlights PSG’s urgent need to replace a key attacker and Betis’ potential mid‑season exodus. How each club navigates the January market will shape their campaigns, with Paris Saint‑Germain seeking an immediate solution and Betis preparing for a costly replacement.