‘It Is Completely Illegal!’ — PSG Chief Al-Khelaifi Accuses Man City and Enzo Maresca of Secret Tampering
PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has launched a fiery attack on Manchester City, accusing the Premier League champions and head coach Enzo Maresca of illegal tap-ups and illicit transfer tactics.
Speaking in an unexpected press conference following a tumultuous morning at the Parc des Princes, the PSG chairman expressed deep fury over what he described as a systematic effort by Manchester City to destabilize Paris Saint-Germain’s marquee forward.
According to Al-Khelaifi, the line was crossed when City’s management allegedly established direct, unauthorized contact with the player, bypassing European transfer protocols and FIFA regulations entirely.
“Promising Him the Ballon d’Or”
> “It is completely illegal what City are doing!” an incensed Al-Khelaifi told reporters. “Enzo Maresca has been calling our player every single night, promising him that if he moves to England, he will be awarded the Ballon d’Or within twelve months. The player has now walked into our office and refused to train until we accept City’s transfer fee. We are taking legal action!”
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The explosive claim marks one of the most severe public accusations of illicit tapping-up between elite European clubs in recent memory.
A Growing Rift Between European Giants
The dispute introduces fresh tension between the two state-backed powerhouses, who have frequently crossed paths in European competition and high-stakes transfer battles.
* Training Ground Strike: Sources close to the Parisian club confirm that the player failed to report for scheduled first-team sessions on Monday morning, forcing management to address the standoff directly.
* Legal Threat: PSG’s legal team is reportedly compiling phone records and communication logs to present a formal complaint to FIFA’s Status Committee.
* Maresca’s Pursuit: Having taken charge of Manchester City earlier this season, Enzo Maresca has been vocal about adding a world-class focal point to his attacking unit.
Neither Manchester City nor representatives for Enzo Maresca have issued a formal response to Al-Khelaifi’s allegations. With the transfer window fast approaching, the fallout from this bitter public row threatens to dominate the European football landscape.
