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It was a massive transfer window for PSG last summer. The Parisians lured multiple world-class superstars to the Parc Des Princes without breaking the bank.
Their biggest move was the signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer. PSG succeeded in convincing the Argentine to switch to the French capital after he had ended his association with Barcelona in August. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner penned a three-year contract at the Parc Des Princes, with the option of extending it by a year.
Apart from Messi, the Parisians also captured other big-name superstars. Sergio Ramos joined the club after parting ways with Real Madrid. Achraf Hakimi also arrived from Inter Milan, among other signings.
These players have already opened new chapters in their respective careers in the French capital. With the 2021-22 season already past the midway point, here's a look at PSG's five best summer signings thus far:
#5 Georginio Wijnaldum
Georginio Wijnaldum joined PSG from Liverpool on a free transfer. He penned a three-year contract at the Parc des Princes.
The Dutchman made his debut for the French giants during a Ligue 1 clash with Troyes in August, starting the game and playing the entire 90 minutes. Since then, the midfielder has played 22 more games for PSG across competitions.
So far, Wijnaldum has bagged three goals and an assist for the Parisians across competitions. Two of his goals came in the Champions League, while his one goal other goal and the assist came in Ligue 1.
#4 Gianluigi Donnarumma
It's worth noting that there's serious competition between Gianluigi Donnarumma and Keylor Navas for the starting role between the sticks at PSG. Nevertheless, the Italian continues to prove that he's a reliable option whenever he gets the opportunity to guard the goalpost.
Since switching to the Parc des Princes in the summer, Donnarumma has made 12 appearances for the Parisians across all competitions. So far, he has conceded nine goals across competitions, keeping five clean sheets. The Italian certainly hasn't been poor for his new club.
#3 Danilo Pereira
Danilo Pereira's transfer to PSG in the summer was overshadowed by the arrival of other top-rated superstars at the Parc des Princes. However, it wouldn't be far-fetched to say that the defensive midfielder has been more influential than most of the big-name signings at the club.
Pereira was signed from FC Porto on a permanent deal worth €16 million following a promising loan stint with the Parisians last season. The Portuguese has raised his game significantly this term, putting up a few eye-catching displays in the centre of the field.
So far, the defensive midfielder has made 19 appearances for PSG across competitions, starting in ten of them. He opened his account for the season with a fine finish against SCO Anger during a Ligue 1 game on October 15.
#2 Achraf Hakimi
PSG beat a host of other European giants for the signature of Achraf Hakimi last summer. The 23-year-old arrived at the Parc des Princes from Inter Milan in a deal worth €60 million, signing a five-year contract that will be active till 2026.
Hakimi has integrated into the team seamlessly since landing in the French capital. The Moroccan has been a regular at PSG, making the spot on the right wing of the defence his own with a string of spectacular performances.
So far, the right-back has played 24 games for PSG across competitions, with 18 coming in Ligue 1 and six in the UEFA Champions League. As things stand, he has bagged three goals and as many assists thus far, and should get better as the season progresses.
#1 Lionel Messi
With just one goal in 11 Ligue 1 appearances so far, it is impossible not to say that Lionel Messi has had a slow start to life at PSG. However, no one can argue that the Argentine has been the standout player for PSG in the Champions League this season.
Messi has taken to Europe's elite tournament to prove he's still got fuel left in his tank. The former Barcelona captain has recorded five goals in as many games for the Parisians in the continental competition.
Meanwhile, it is worth noting that the playmaker's Ligue 1 campaign hasn't been as catastrophic as many perceive it to be. Messi has created multiple chances and set up five goals in the division this term. He has also been unlucky to see some of his efforts crash against the woodwork, though.
