Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is negotiating with Sevilla for an extension of the loan from goalkeeper Sergio Rico, which in principle ends on the 30th, until the end of August. to be able to count on him during the Champions League matches that they have left, affirmed this Friday “Le Parisien”.
The French newspaper indicated that PSG is confident on the result of these discussions started with the sports director of the Andalusian club, Ramón Rodríguez 'Monchi', with whom Leonardo, his counterpart to the Parisian team, has a good relationship.
Among the reasons that justify that trust is that Sevilla also does not seem willing to try hard to quickly recover the 26-year-old Spanish goalkeeper, with whom he has a contract until June 2021, in view of information in the Spanish press about its possible sale this summer.
Rico has been aligned eight times with the formation of the French capital this season. He has conceded six goals and, according to “Le Parisien”, has not lived up to expectations. In fact, PSG has not activated the purchase option.
However, the situation caused by the coronavirus, with the decision not to resume the French league after the confinement and the postponement of the final phase of the Champions League to August, make it a necessary letter.
In the event that the starting goalkeeper, Costa Rican Keylor Navas, is injured, PSG should resort to replace the young Pole Marcin Bulka, who at 20 years of age has not played any game in a European competition. In this scenario, Rico becomes a relevant piece in PSG's ambitions.
In reverse, The French club is also negotiating with Real Madrid to extend the loan of goalkeeper Alphonse Areola again until the end of August., and even an agreement has been taken for granted in the press.
In this case, taking into account the UEFA regulations, even if it is its own, PSG could not align the Frenchman in the Champions League since he is already enrolled in the list of the meringue formation.