Paris St-Germain Make Lucas Hernandez Signing
Paris St-Germain have completed the signing of 27-year-old defender Lucas Hernandez from Bayern Munich for a reported £34m. The 2018 World Cup winner with France, Hernandez won a treble with Bayern in 2019-20 – his first season at the club.
Hernandez, who played 107 times for the Bundesliga champions and scored twice, has signed a five-year deal.
“I’m really excited,” Hernandez said. “I’ve been waiting to join PSG for a long time, and it’s finally happened. It’s a very special day for me and I’m very happy to be here.”
Lucas Hernandez: 2018 World Cup Winner
Lucas Hernandez was part of the French team that won the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He played a key role in their success and was selected for Les Bleus in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. However, a knee injury sustained in their third group game – the 4-1 win over against Australia – ruled him out for the remainder of the tournament. They reached the final for a second consecutive tournament, but were defeated by Argentina on penalties.
Lucas Hernandez: Treble Winner with Bayern Munich
After winning the domestic league and cup double, Hernandez helped Hansi Flick’s team defeat PSG to win the Champions League. His performances earned him a place in the UEFA team of the year for 2020.
Theo Hernandez: Brother of Lucas Hernandez
Lucas Hernandez’s younger brother, Theo Hernandez, plays for AC Milan in Serie A. The two brothers have been teammates at both Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich and are now reunited at PSG.
Conclusion
Paris St-Germain have completed the signing of 27-year-old defender Lucas Hernandez from Bayern Munich for a reported £34m. The 2018 World Cup winner with France, Hernandez won a treble with Bayern in 2019-20 – his first season at the club. His performances earned him a place in the UEFA team of the year for 2020 and he is now reunited with his brother Theo at PSG.