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PSG news
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The gist
PSG host Monaco at Parc des Princes on Friday, with Dembélé back and Mendes suspended.
The match is PSG's first home Ligue 1 game, and they aim to stay.
Background
PSG are preparing for their first Ligue 1 home fixture of the season against Monaco. The club recently made headlines with the record sale of Bradley Barcola to Liverpool and the contract extension of coach Luis Enrique through 2030. They also mutually terminated Renato Sanches' contract.
How it unfolded
- Aug 31, 2026Liverpool finalise a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG for £106m (€125m) plus add-ons.
- Sep 4, 2026PSG announce contract extensions for coach Luis Enrique and five players, including Fabian Ruiz and João Neves.
- Sep 4, 2026PSG mutually cancel the contract of midfielder Renato Sanches.
- Sep 4, 2026PSG host Monaco at Parc des Princes in their first home Ligue 1 match, with Dembélé available and Mendes suspended.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- PSG are heavy favourites at -250 to -290 due to their league-high possession and strong home record.
- Caution
- Monaco are the only other unbeaten team in Ligue 1, so they pose a credible threat despite being underdogs.
Still unverified
João Neves is an injury concern and will undergo a late fitness test before the Monaco match.