# PSG eyeing Samir El Mourabet as Strasbourg prepares major sale > Paris Saint-Germain has shown interest in Franco-Moroccan midfielder Samir El Mourabet, whose valuation and contract put Strasbourg in a position to negotiate a significant sale in the summer of 2027. - Source : https://www.psg-news.com/en/article/psg-enter-the-race-for-samir-el-mourabet-as-strasbourg-plans-a-major-sale - Published on : 2026-10-16T21:26:21+00:00 - Modified : 2026-10-16T21:26:31+00:00 - Lang : en - Publisher : PSG News (https://www.psg-news.com/) - Tags : samir el mourabet, psg, racing club de strasbourg alsace, football transfer market - Other languages : fr: https://www.psg-news.com/article/le-psg-entre-en-course-pour-samir-el-mourabet-strasbourg-prepare-une-vente-majeure - Photo : Bryan Berlin, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Samir_El_Mourabet_France_v_Morocco_9_July_2026-036.jpg ## Key takeaways - El Mourabet’s contract is extended until June 2030. - Value rose from €2 million to €22 million between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026. - He started 25 Ligue 1 matches last season and played in Europe up to the Conference League semi-finals. - He participated in the 2026 World Cup with Morocco. - PSG has shown interest; Luis Campos is involved and the profile fits Luis Enrique’s style. - Earlier interest came from RB Leipzig, Juventus Turin and Villarreal. ## A player on the rise in value Developed at Strasbourg, [Samir El Mourabet](/en/tag/samir%20el%20mourabet), the [Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace](/en/tag/racing%20club%20de%20strasbourg%20alsace) midfielder, increased his profile last season with more minutes on the pitch under Gary O’Neil: 25 starts in Ligue 1 and regular involvement in the Conference League up to the semi-finals. His market value surged, from €2 million in October 2025 to €22 million in June 2026. The midfielder, who wears the number 29, also grew in prominence after his participation in the 2026 World Cup with Morocco. ## Long contract and sale strategy Strasbourg extended El Mourabet’s contract until June 2030, positioning the Alsatian club to negotiate a high-profile sale. The club sees the player as one of the most valuable assets in the squad this season under Hugo Oliveira, behind Joaquin Panichelli and Karim Coulibaly, and on par with Martial Godo. This contractual and financial setup paves the way for a notable sale as early as the summer of 2027. ## Why PSG is interested Paris Saint-Germain has expressed interest in El Mourabet, with the club’s sporting advisor, Luis Campos, cited as involved in the file. The player’s technical profile is presented as compatible with the playing style sought by coach Luis Enrique. If an immediate signing seems unlikely in the short term due to the options already available to [PSG](/en/tag/psg), the Parisian club is monitoring the case for a future operation, particularly for 2027. ## European competition and prospects El Mourabet has already attracted interest from several European clubs during the previous transfer window, including German, Italian, and Spanish clubs. RB Leipzig, Juventus Turin, and Villarreal were among the noted targets. Strasbourg must also navigate the ownership structure, linked to the same group that owns Chelsea, an element cited as having slowed moves in the past; this could evolve and allow a major deal soon. **List of cited factual elements** - El Mourabet’s contract extended until June 2030. - Valuation rose from €2 million (October 2025) to €22 million (June 2026). - 25 Ligue 1 starts last season; regular involvement in Europe (Conference League) up to the semi-finals. - Participation in the 2026 World Cup with Morocco. - Interest from Paris Saint-Germain; involvement of Luis Campos and compatibility with Luis Enrique’s system. - Previous interests: RB Leipzig, Juventus Turin, Villarreal. ## Your questions, our answers **Who is Samir El Mourabet?** Samir El Mourabet is a Franco-Moroccan midfielder trained at Strasbourg, a starter in 25 Ligue 1 matches in the 2025-2026 season, and a participant in the 2026 World Cup with Morocco. **What is El Mourabet’s contract status with Strasbourg?** El Mourabet’s contract with Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace has been extended until June 2030. **Can PSG sign El Mourabet immediately?** Paris Saint-Germain is monitoring the player and has shown interest, but the club believes it is unlikely the player will join the starting XI right away; a transfer is being considered for the summer of 2027. --- PSG News — Unofficial site, not affiliated with Paris Saint-Germain.