Yacine Brahimi Shines for Porto After Missed PSG Opportunity
Algerian international Yacine Brahimi has been making headlines after a dazzling start to his Champions League campaign with FC Porto, where he scored a memorable hat-trick on matchday one.
Brahimi, who joined the Portuguese giants in the summer, was reportedly a transfer target for Paris Saint-Germain. According to L’Équipe, the Ligue 1 champions were in contact with the winger but were unable to complete the deal due to financial constraints. The club needed to offload a high-salary player before finalising the move — a delay that ultimately allowed Porto to swoop in.
The Portuguese side wasted no time. Recognising his talent, they quickly secured the signature of the former Granada player, who was statistically the best dribbler in La Liga last season — outperforming even Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in that category.
Porto’s swift move is already paying dividends. Brahimi’s dynamic performances and technical skill have brought excitement to the Estádio do Dragão, with fans and pundits alike praising the 24-year-old’s early-season form.
For PSG, it may be a case of a missed opportunity. For Porto, Brahimi looks to be an inspired acquisition.
