Paris Saint-Germain signs academy prospect Adam Ayari as midfielder
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Paris Saint-Germain has signed 18-year-old academy player Adam Ayari as a professional midfielder.
- Ayari has been with the PSG academy since he was six years old and has progressed through the youth ranks.
- He expressed pride and determination to improve and contribute to the club's objectives.
Paris Saint-Germain has officially signed Adam Ayari, an 18-year-old midfielder from their own academy, to a professional contract. Ayari has been a part of the PSG system since the age of six, progressing through the club's youth development program.
Signing as a professional with PSG is an immense pride and an important step, but it is only the beginning.
The club highlighted Ayari's technical quality, creativity, and vision on the field in their announcement. Ayari, who has been with the club for over a decade, expressed his immense pride in turning professional with PSG, calling it a significant step but only the beginning of his journey.
I am lucky to be part of this club since 2014 and to grow day by day alongside players, coaches, and staff who have taught me a lot.
He aims to continue working with humility and determination to improve and help the team achieve its goals. Ayari's performance in the youth leagues has been notable, with 7 goals and 6 assists in 20 games for the U19 team, which he helped win the French championship in 2024 and 2025. He also contributed significantly to the U18 French Cup victory this season.
I will continue to work with humility and determination to improve, help my teams achieve their goals, and seize the opportunities that arise with the red and blue colors.
Ayari will now play under Spanish coach Luis Enrique and join a squad that includes established stars. His signing underscores PSG's commitment to developing young talent from its academy.
His technical quality, creativity, and vision of the game.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.