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Mats Hummels Reveals He Nearly Joined PSG at End of 2024 Window

He says the move collapsed because a necessary squad change at Paris did not happen in time.

Overview

  • Hummels disclosed the near-transfer during Prime Video pre-match coverage, responding to a question from reporter Cayana Freemann.
  • He said there was mutual interest and talks late in the window following his header for Borussia Dortmund in the 2024 Champions League semi-final in Paris.
  • At the time he was a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund.
  • He ultimately signed for AS Roma, played one season, and then retired from professional football.
  • AFP reports PSG subsequently won the Champions League for the first time without Hummels, who never won the competition.