PSG's 25 most expensive transfers of all time

PSG's 25 most expensive transfers of all time Make us your Google favourite Paris Saint-Germain have established themselves as major players in Europe over the last decade, largely thanks to their enormous transfer spending. The Parisians boast one of the biggest net spends in world football since the arrival of their Qatari owners in 2011, and their immense investment finally culminated in back-to-back Champions League titles in 2025 and 2026 under Luis Enrique. Here, sources runs through the 25 most expensive signings in PSG history. 25. Lucas Moura - €40m (Sao Paulo, 2013) It seemed a real coup when PSG beat Manchester United to the signing of Lucas in a deal that further underlined their growing credentials as a European superpower. The Brazilian winger showed glimpses of brilliance but did not do enough to justify his lavish fee, however. 24. Willian Pacho - €40m (Eintracht Frankfurt, 2024) A masterstroke of a signing. Pacho was unheralded when he arrived at PSG from Eintracht Frankfurt, yet the Ecuador centre-back provided the combativity in defence that Luis Enrique’s side previously lacked. A vital but often unsung part of the PSG side that won the Champions League in 2025 and 2026. 23. Vitinha - €41.5m (Porto, 2022) A failed spell with Wolverhampton Wanderers wasn’t about to stop PSG spending big on Vitinha – and they’ll be glad that was the case. The Portuguese is one of the world’s finest players, finishing 3rd in the 2025 Ballon d’Or to underline his incredible rise at Parc des Princes. 22. Javier Pastore - €42m (Palermo, 2011) The transfer that put PSG on the map. QSI beat several top European sides to the signing of ‘El Flaco’ in a move that proved just how serious they were about making their project a successful one. Pastore was a graceful footballer whose style never quite meshed with the hustle-and-bustle of Ligue 1, but he had some memorable moments, such as scoring against Chelsea in the Champions League. 21. Thiago Silva – €42m (AC Milan, 2012) One of the first wave of big-name signings to grace PSG, Thiago Silva succeeded where many others had failed as he became an icon in the City of Lights. The centre-back ranks eighth in Les Parisiens’ all-time appearance list and will be remembered fondly by all in the French capital for his committed and consistently excellent showings. 20. Bradley Barcola - €45m (Lyon, 2023) The arrival of Barcola from Lyon marked a shift in PSG’s transfer policy as they moved away from world stars to focus on young French talent. Barcola may have frustrated fans with his erratic finishing at times, but he was a persistent danger to opposing teams before joining Liverpool in August 2026. 19. Mika Godts - €45m (Ajax, 2026) After catching the eye for Dutch giants Ajax, Mika Godts earned a big-money move to PSG as the aforementioned Barcola edged closer to joining Liverpool. Godts made his first telling contribution in the 2-2 draw at Lille in Ligue 1 in August 2026, coming off the bench to record an assist as PSG came from behind to earn a point. 18. Lucas Hernandez - €45m (Bayern Munich, 2023) The signing of Hernandez is not a deal that has worked out in the way that PSG might have wished, with a serious knee problem hindering his progress. Nevertheless, he provides strong depth in a squad that is otherwise lacking experience off the bench. 17. Ferran Torres - €48.5m (Barcelona, 2026) Fresh from scoring the winning goal which helped Spain win the 2026 World Cup, Ferran Torres capped a memorable summer by joining PSG from Barcelona. Torres enjoyed a dream Champions League debut for PSG, scoring a hat-trick for the defending champions against Slovan Bratislava in September 2026. Ferran Torres hat-trick for Paris 🎩 #UCL pic.twitter.com/y0JFOL9W3e — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 10, 2026 16. David Luiz - €49.5m (Chelsea, 2014) PSG made a surprise move to sign David Luiz during the 2014 World Cup, going big on a centre-back known to be erratic. Alongside compatriots Thiago Silva and Marquinhos, he did little to shake that reputation and returned to Chelsea a couple of years later at a significantly smaller fee. 15. Desire Doue - €50m (Rennes, 2024) The Ligue 1 season had already started by the time PSG moved to sign the highly-rated Doue from Rennes in the summer of 2024. Doue has embraced the pressure of playing in Paris, perfectly fitting into the free-flowing style of Luis Enrique’s side and becoming a wo