Yacine Brahimi: PSG and Real Madrid Battle for Algerian Star
Algerian international Yacine Brahimi is attracting serious interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, according to Le 10 Sport. The 24-year-old Porto midfielder has been turning heads in Liga Portugal with his dazzling performances since moving from Granada CF last summer.
Though Brahimi ultimately chose FC Porto over PSG during the last transfer window, the French champions haven’t dropped their interest. A former PSG youth academy player, Brahimi reportedly wouldn’t be indifferent to a return to Paris. Sources claim his advisors were in Paris recently, further fueling speculation.
But PSG aren’t the only giants circling. Real Madrid are also monitoring him closely, impressed by his pace, creativity, and technical mastery. Former teammates and football insiders are vocal about his world-class potential:
Dimitri Foulquier, ex-Granada teammate:
“People don’t know Brahimi well because they don’t watch his games. Name me a PSG player stronger than him—Pastore? Lavezzi? He’s not inferior to any of them.”
Hassan Yebda, another Granada teammate:
“I’ve played alongside Pablo Aimar at Benfica, and Yacine is above that. For me, Yacine is Real Madrid.”
With both PSG and Real Madrid vying for his signature and Brahimi impressing weekly in Portugal, the coming months could spark a high-profile transfer battle. For now, the Algerian gem remains one of Europe’s hottest prospects.
