Paris FC's Ambitious Striker Signing: Geubbels Joins the Ranks

Paris FC, newly promoted to Ligue 1, has signed striker Willem Geubbels from St. Gallen on a five-year deal. Geubbels cost 9 million euros, with Paris FC bolstered by investments from the Arnault family and Red Bull. The club aims to compete strongly with city rivals PSG.

In a bold move to strengthen their Ligue 1 campaign, Paris FC has secured the signing of striker Willem Geubbels from Swiss club St. Gallen. The 24-year-old's contract spans five years, signaling the club's long-term ambitions.

The signing was announced with a video on X, and while Paris FC kept the transfer fee under wraps, reports from French sports daily L'Équipe suggest a 9 million euro transaction with potential bonuses of up to 2.5 million euros.

Following their change in home stadium to Stade Jean-Bouin, Paris FC is set to make its Ligue 1 presence known, buoyed by its new investors, the Arnault family, and Red Bull's stake, marking the first time in 35 years two Paris clubs will compete at this level.

(With inputs from agencies.)