Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
Sports News Special Report

PSG confirm Cavani, Silva will leave club this summer

Afnews Editor

Jun 13, 2020

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director, Leonardo Ara├║jo, has confirmed that striker, Edison Cavani and defender, Thiago Silva will both leave the club this summer.

READ ALSO: Sen. Bulkachuwa In Trouble, As Court Rejects Suit Seeking To Stop ICPC, DSS From Probing His Statement On The Senate Floor

Both Cavani and Silva are out of contract with PSG in June.

READ ALSO: Boko Haram: Will Nigeria End Up Like Afghanistan? US Envoy Reveals Position

But the duo will remain with the club until the season is fully completed as PSG are in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after being crowned Ligue 1 champions last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

READ ALSO: Roberto De Zerbi: Tottenham in talks with ex-Brighton boss about taking over as head coach

"Cavani and Thiago Silva? Yes, we are coming to an end,ÔÇØ Leonardo told the Journal de Dimanche.

READ ALSO: Who has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Who do England and Scotland play? Could Lionel Messi face Cristiano Ronaldo?

"The idea is to continue playing with them until the end of August.

READ ALSO: Chelsea finances: Blues announce biggest pre-tax loss of any club in Premier League history

"It was a very difficult decision to make; these are players who have marked the history of the club.ÔÇØ

READ ALSO: Bourdex Praises Alex Otti's 2-Year Legacy in Abia, Declares "Abia is Rising AgainÔÇØ

"Their stories were so beautiful. But yes, we are coming to an end.ÔÇØ

READ ALSO: President Trump Unveils $1,000 Investment Account for All Babies Born Between 2025-2028

Cavani and Silva have made a combined 404 league appearances for PSG so far.

Related Stories

""

— Afnews Editor

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member