Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 25 Sept 2026
De Ketelaere confirms PSG talks but Atalanta wanted €50m
The Belgium star has revealed he spoke with PSG, but the French giants opted for Ferran Torres instead.
C. De Ketelaere
player
Player
Charles De Ketelaere
Position
Forward
Current club
Atalanta
Linked club
Paris Saint-Germain
Reported fee
€50m
What happened. Charles De Ketelaere has confirmed he spoke with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential transfer during the summer window. He revealed that Atalanta wanted around €50m to sanction a sale, but PSG ultimately chose Ferran Torres instead.
- De Ketelaere says Atalanta's asking price was around €50m.
- He claims several Premier League teams could have afforded it.
- The Belgian is happy at Atalanta and wants to fight for titles.
“I spoke to PSG, but in the end they chose Ferran Torres.”
— Charles De Ketelaere
De Ketelaere remains at Atalanta and is expected to feature for Belgium against Italy in the Nations League on Friday.
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