PSG face €50 million hurdle as Dortmund set XXL price

In the bustling training ground of Borussia Dortmund, 19‑year‑old centre‑back Joane Gadou drills under the watchful eyes of his German teammates, while Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) monitor his rise, aware that Real Madrid and Arsenal also circle the French defender, whom they once called “Titi”, and whose price has been set at an XXL €50 million.

Gadou left PSG in the summer of 2024 without making a first‑team appearance. After a spell at Red Bull Salzburg, he joined Borussia Dortmund for €19.5 million. At 19, the Aubervilliers native has become an important part of the German side.

He has started 12 of his 15 appearances since the beginning of the 2026‑27 season. In the Bundesliga he has played nine matches, totalling 668 minutes, without scoring or assisting.

Interest from Paris and rivals

PSG are among the clubs interested in Dortmund’s number 22. Real Madrid and Arsenal are also monitoring him. His market value is now estimated at €28 million and he is contracted to Dortmund until 2031.

Mais, Dortmund would not sell him for less than an XXL €50 million, a price that would give them a profit of over €30 million on a player bought only months earlier. PSG’s interest ties into their search for a successor to Marquinhos, whose three goals in five Ligue 1 games this season keep his future under discussion.

Other targets and strategic fit

The club also tracks 20‑year‑old Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica, who attracts interest from Bayern Munich as well as PSG. Gadou fits PSG’s policy of signing young, long‑term, home‑grown talent, strengthening their strategic direction. Dortmund’s long contract and performances put them in a strong negotiating position. With a €50 million price tag and competition from Real Madrid and Arsenal, PSG will need to make a significant effort to bring back their former “Titi”.