3 players who could leave PSG after their unceremonious Champions League exit

PSG is unlikely to extend Buffon's contract
PSG is unlikely to extend Buffon's contract

Paris Saint-Germain had to endure yet another painful exit from the Champions League as the resurgent Manchester United overturned a two-goal deficit to go through to the next round. Despite huge investments in the past few seasons, PSG are yet to break the deadlock in Europe, and that failure could have significant implications on the squad before the start of next season.

PSG could be prompted to bring in a few more impactful players into the club to achieve their dream of winning a Champions League trophy. A number of talented footballers are available in the market and the Paris-based club will be raring to go this summer.

PSG may also look to focus more on youth in the summer. A younger goalkeeper with a strong midfielder will be the ideal combination to help PSG advance further in the upcoming seasons of Champions League.

However, FFP regulations have always been a concern for the club, as concerns regarding the balance of their books have come up now and again. Hence, this could also mean that there could be a few high-profile departures from the club, as published in various sections of the media.

On that note, here are three PSG players who could be on the brink of leaving the club after the loss to Manchester United in the Champions League.

#3 Gianluigi Buffon

Gianluigi Buffon surprised many when he left Juventus to join PSG at the start of this season. While the old war-horse has kept his form, Buffon might consider this season as his last attempt at winning the Champions League medal.

The Italian stopper had an ordinary game against Manchester United, and PSG could decide not to extend his contract for the upcoming season, according to Fox Sports. PSG would have a younger goalkeeper in mind, and relieving Buffon from the club could also help PSG reduce their expensive wage bill.

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#2 Marco Verratti

Verratti could start looking to play for other top European clubs
Verratti could start looking to play for other top European clubs

Italy's Marco Verratti has been the mainstay of PSG's midfield for a few seasons now. The talented player had been rumored to move away from the club many times in the past but he had decided to stay at the club.

With a number of potential suitors for him across Europe, Verratti could decide to take his career to the next level by leaving PSG. Teams like Juventus, Bayern Munich or Real Madrid could be a perfect destination for the midfielder, and he could be a high-profile exit from the club as suggested in some sections of the media.

Ultimately though, the decision still lies with the Italian.

#1 Neymar

Neymar missed both the matches against Manchester United
Neymar missed both the matches against Manchester United

Neymar was a major absentee for PSG in the matches against Manchester United. Winning a Champions League with PSG has been an aspiration for Neymar, but with repeated failures, the time may have come for him to leave the club.

Real Madrid and Manchester United have been linked with Neymar in the past and if a suitable offer comes, PSG may have to let go of their prized asset. This move could also relieve PSG of their FFP burden and help them invest efficiently in the future.

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Edited by Musab Abid