Sometimes, paying for it is like farming, looking forward to a good harvest in the fall, but the seeds planted in the spring have not yet sprouted, and you want to know how many catties you can harvest. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)'s transfer strategy is a bit like this for a farmer, eager to see the results but impatient to wait for the crop to grow. Last summer, they shelled out a lot of euros to buy new stars, and then, these expensive 'seeds' barely got a chance of sunshine.
It is worth mentioning that Paris spent 180 million euros to bring two big-name center forwards, Muani and G-Ramos. Guess how many minutes these two stars have combined? Don't worry, it's so small that you can count it on your fingers. Muani's contribution in the Champions League was limited to a brief appearance of 17 minutes, while G-Ramos was even more miserable, with only five minutes to appear. Doesn't it feel like the money is being spent a bit... Nonsense?
Take a look at the Uruguayan defender Ugarte, who was brought in from Sporting for 60 million euros. The player played just 23 minutes all season. If money is exchanged for time, the cost per minute is simply astronomical! This operation is undoubtedly confusing and shaking their heads again and again.
This kind of situation where a giant team throws a lot of money to buy people but does not use them is not common in the football world. But in the eyes of Paris coach Luis Enrique, it seems to have become the norm. For example, in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Barcelona, he actually asked Asensio to play as a center forward, while the two big center forwards sat on the cold bench. In midfield, Enrique pampered Vitinha, Unai Emery and Fabian Ruiz, while Ugarte was a complete fixture.
In the final analysis, these operations make one wonder what kind of 'fruit' Paris is going to "plant"? In the world of football, players are not bought to prove themselves on the field, but only to serve as spectators on the bench?
It is undeniable that in this case, the label of 'people who are stupid and have a lot of money' seems to be difficult to get rid of. Hopefully, Paris' strategists will find the right way to use their people sooner rather than later, otherwise this huge investment may end up being a joke of luxury in the history of football.
Now, I would like to ask you fans, what do you think of this transfer operation and employment strategy in Paris, and do you think that their approach is worth it or is it a little... Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section and let's discuss this spectacle of football.