PSG trigger Pablo Sarabia´s reported €18m release clause

Paris Saint-Germain have signed Sevilla attacking midfielder Pablo Sarabia after triggering his reported €18million release clause.

The 27-year-old’s future had been in question for several months after a fine season in LaLiga and he has made the switch to PSG on a five-year deal.

Sarabia scored 12 goals and set up another 13 in LaLiga last term, enjoying by far his best campaign in senior football.

He joined Sevilla for a fee thought to be in the region of €1million from Getafe in 2016 and swiftly became an important part of the team, showing versatility in attack and chipping in consistently with goals and assists.

25 – Pablo Sarabia (12 goals & 13 assists) & @Sanchooo10 (11 goals & 14 assists) has been involved in 25 league goals this season, more than any other midfielder in the Top 5 European Leagues. Renewal pic.twitter.com/hoGe6t3iyu

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) May 13, 2019

It was the 2018-19 campaign where he really came to the fore, however, linking up particularly well with Wissam Ben Yedder – another player who has been linked with PSG.

Sevilla had been trying to tie Sarabia down to a new contract for the best part of a year, given his deal was due to expire in 2020 and contained a low release clause.

But after failing to secure an extension, Sevilla are reported to have urged him to engineer a move as soon as possible.

Yet to be capped by Spain’s senior side, Sarabia will offer competition out wide and in attacking midfield for PSG, who are hoping to win a third successive Ligue 1 title next term.

We are delighted to announce @Pablosarabia92, the 27-year-old attacking midfielder from @SevillaFC_ENG, has signed a five year contract with @PSG_English!

You can catch Pablo’s arrival on Friday on https://t.co/E6vTM9jbI5#WelcomeSarabia

#ICICESTPARIS pic.twitter.com/m3eU9Hy4JK

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) July 2, 2019