PSG, don't be foolish to let Nuno Mendes go

Nuno Mendes is currently one of the best left-backs in the world.

From Paris to Birmingham, the Portuguese defender has continued to shine, leaving fans in awe. In the early morning of April 16, he left a deep impression in the Champions League quarter-finals when PSG faced Aston Villa.

Nuno Mendes' Champions League Nights

What special talent does Mendes have? Surely a player who is being courted by giants like Real Madrid and Manchester United must have outstanding qualities. In the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final in Birmingham, Mendes once again made the whole football world bow down to his top performance.

As a left-back, but when entering the Champions League, Mendes not only had the task of defending but also transformed into PSG's "goal machine". He scored twice and assisted a goal in two matches against Aston Villa. Alongside Achraf Hakimi, Mendes created a powerful full-back duo, helping PSG not only defend firmly but also attack strongly.

Nuno Mendes has scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist in 13 games in the 2024/25 Champions League so far, an impressive return for a defender. Although he rarely gets the attention of strikers, Mendes has still managed to make a name for himself thanks to his excellent form.

Before shining in the quarterfinals, Mendes made fans unforgettable when he played excellently in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at home at Parc des Princes against Liverpool. Although PSG lost, Mendes still received countless compliments from experts and French media.

Mendes has had consecutive impressive performances.

One of the highlights of that match was his ability to stop Mohamed Salah, one of the most dangerous players in the world today. Mendes won 11 duels, an impressive tally for a left-back.

In the second leg at Anfield, Mendes continued to have an impressive performance, playing a key role in helping PSG win 1-0. WhoScored gave the Portuguese player a score of 8.35, while Salah was completely blocked and did not show much.

Entering the Champions League quarter-finals, Mendes was like an "X factor" in PSG's attacking tactics. Under the direction of coach Luis Enrique, Mendes was allowed to advance whenever PSG counter-attacked, often moving into the middle, creating dangerous opportunities.

In the first leg in Paris, Mendes scored a goal and provided an assist. In the return leg in Birmingham, he shone again, scoring the second goal to make it 2-0, helping PSG overcome Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate, despite losing 2-3 at Villa Park.

PSG must keep Nuno Mendes

Mendes added another memorable performance to his career in the UEFA Champions League, explaining why Real Madrid and Manchester United have always wanted him in their squads. The 22-year-old is not only good at left-back but also has the ability to join the attack with great effect.

Mendes scored twice in both legs of the Champions League quarter-finals.

However, Mendes' excellence also worries PSG. They know that Real Madrid and Manchester United will not miss the opportunity to recruit a talent like Mendes. Recently, famous transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that Manchester United is willing to spend 65 million euros to bring Mendes to Old Trafford.

PSG need to keep Mendes, though – at least for now. There aren’t many left-backs in the modern game who can make the impact he does. The role of a player in Mendes’ position is vital to any team, and PSG need to protect this valuable asset.

Under Luis Enrique, PSG have changed their transfer policy. They are building a squad with young players with potential, instead of spending money on established names. Therefore, any future transfer decisions will directly affect the development of the team.

PSG must be extremely careful in retaining gems like Nuno Mendes. Only then can they continue to build a strong squad and reach the highest goals both domestically and in Europe.

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