Gonçalo Ramos 'Helps' PSG Become Most Profitable Club in Transfer Market (Photos)

The CIES Football Observatory has revealed that PSG was the club that profited most from transfers (balancing purchases and sales) in 2026, boasting a positive balance of approximately 207 million euros. This achievement highlights the significant impact of Luís Campos, the club's sporting advisor, and his pivotal role in the club's new market strategy.

Once considered a prime destination for some of the world's biggest stars, players like Ibrahimovic, Cavani, Neymar, Mbappé, and Messi ultimately failed to bring the Champions League trophy to the City of Light. This led to a paradigm shift within the club, with the market focus moving away from individual stars towards acquiring players who could build a cohesive and effective team.

The results are evident, with the club securing back-to-back European championships. Vitinha, João Neves, and Nuno Mendes have become undisputed starters during these glorious years. However, Gonçalo Ramos's name is equally significant, even after his departure from PSG.

The sale of the Benfica academy product to AC Milan for 74 million euros significantly contributed to PSG being the most profitable club this year. Bradley Barcola's move to Liverpool for 125 million euros generated even more substantial revenue. Other notable sales included Ibrahim Mbaye (Aston Villa, €55 million), Kolo Muani (Juventus, €38 million fixed plus €12 million in bonuses), and Kang-in Lee (Atlético Madrid, €40 million).

Conversely, PSG made four strategic signings for a total of €150 million: Akliouche, Lucas Digne, Ferrán Torres, and Mika Godts.

As illustrated in the gallery at the beginning of this article, English and French clubs dominate the list of the world's most profitable clubs. Notably, three teams relegated from the Premier League to the Championship last season – Wolverhampton, Burnley, and West Ham – feature prominently. Beyond Chelsea, the remainder of the list is exclusively comprised of Ligue 1 teams.