De Ketelaere reveals he spoke with PSG but Atalanta chose Torres
Charles De Ketelaere has revealed that he was in contact with Paris Saint-Germain during the previous transfer window, with the Ligue 1 champions exploring a move for the Belgian attacker. However, Atalanta reportedly set a €50 million asking price, which proved too steep for PSG, who instead turned to Ferran Torres. The disclosure offers insight into Atalanta's high valuation of De Ketelaere following his strong performances, while also explaining PSG's pivot to an alternative attacking target.
Read the full story at football-italia.netDe Ketelaere's revelation pulls back the curtain on Atalanta's ambition. The Bergamo club's €50m valuation is a powerful statement about how they rate the Belgian after his resurgence, and the fact that PSG — one of Europe's biggest spenders — walked away suggests the price was calibrated as much to deter suitors as to genuinely sell. For De Ketelaere, the story reinforces his status as a wanted man, even if a move never materialized. Atalanta, meanwhile, continue to position themselves as a club that will set firm prices for their prized assets.
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