Paris Saint-Germain targets Godts as replacement for departing stars

Paris Saint-Germain have moved for 21‑year‑old Belgian forward Mika Godts, a deal that plugs the void left by the exits of Gonçalo Ramos, Lee Kang‑In and potentially Bradley Barcola, while the young talent arrives after a breakthrough Eredivisie season that saw him net 17 goals and provide 12 assists for Ajax, who finished fifth.

French press hail Godts

praised Godts as a superlative talent, noting his 17 goals and 12 assists in the Eredivisie season. The newspaper said "He rescued the faltering Ajax, which only finished fifth in the Eredivisie". The outlet also remarked that his overall impact impressed throughout the campaign.

The French press highlighted a clear rise in his efficiency since his 2023 debut, where his talent had been shown only sparingly. They singled out his long‑range strike against FC Utrecht. They also praised his slalom goal against NAC Breda, where he dribbled past four players including the goalkeeper, drawing a comparison to Zlatan Ibrahimovic's iconic strike.

emphasized PSG's long‑term plans for the Belgian forward, stating the club has monitored him for several seasons. The outlet wrote that his arrival "was not a hasty decision". It expects Godts could feature for Paris Saint-Germain already this season.

PSG sees Godts as replacement

Le Parisien described Godts as a future investment but warned he faces a tough challenge to break into a lineup of established stars. Le Figaro argued that his speed and efficiency directly offset the departures of Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan and Lee Kang‑In to Atlético Madrid. The newspaper also mentioned that a possible exit of Bradley Barcola could further open space for the former Ajax player.

Paris Saint-Germain will need to integrate Godts quickly as the squad reshapes after the summer exits. The Belgian will have to compete for playing time against seasoned attackers. If he adapts, his proven Eredivisie output could provide immediate firepower for the French side.