4:02 am | January 31, 2019 | Go to Source | Author:
D.C. United’s Luciano Acosta is Paris Saint-Germain bound, a source has confirmed to ESPN FC, after coach Thomas Tuchel demanded attacking reinforcement to cover Neymar’s absence.
Brazil international Neymar is ruled out for over two months with a second injury to the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in as many years.
According to the source, utilising good relations with recent signing Leandro Paredes‘ agent Mattias Sabbag, PSG have quickly been able to agree the move in principle with the Major League Soccer side with an offer of less than €10 million, and meet the player’s personal terms as well.
Acosta has now left D.C. United’s training camp and is scheduled to arrive in Paris on Thursday for his medical and his confirmation as PSG’s latest signing should occur before the transfer deadline.
The 24-year-old, who started his career with Boca Juniors, was part of the 2018 MLS best XI and struck up a rapport with designated player Wayne Rooney, who helped to spark a turnaround in fortunes for Ben Olsen’s men after his midseason arrival.
Despite concerns over his diminutive build with Ligue 1 a competition known for its physicality, the source indicated that Tuchel and his staff have given their blessing to the move for the technical South American, which is a cost-effective way of filling the gap created by Neymar’s recent injury as efforts continue to land another defensive midfielder.
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