Akliouche: The Pressing Machine PSG Won Over

Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche is set for Paris, leaving Liverpool behind with his unique blend of skill and relentless pressing.

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What happened. Monaco forward Maghnes Akliouche, linked with Liverpool, is now set to join Paris Saint-Germain, according to Sky Sports.

• Akliouche ranked third for possessions won in the final third in Ligue 1.
• His former coach praised his atypical pressing and technical ability.
• He has scored 18 Ligue 1 goals, including an overhead kick against Rennes.

“He is a really good pressing player.”

— Abel Lorincz

The move highlights PSG's interest in versatile attackers who fit high-pressing systems.

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