Ibrahim Maza to Paris Saint-Germain
Last update: 6 days ago
Status and verdict
Debunked
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Ibrahim Maza, an attacking midfielder at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, is on Paris Saint-Germain's radar for the January 2027 transfer window. His contract at Leverkusen runs to 30 June 2030.
First reported by Foot Mercato
10 articles · 1 independent source
What we know
Ibrahim Maza, an attacking midfielder at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, is on Paris Saint-Germain's radar for the January 2027 transfer window. His contract at Leverkusen runs to 30 June 2030.
The story broke on 28 Oct, when Fichajes.net, africasoccer.com, Goal and Tribuna all reported interest, each attributing the claim to Sky Sport Germany, Sky Sports, Florian Plettenberg or RMC Sport. Goal reported that RMC Sport says PSG have no plans to make an offer in January, while Sky Germany claim concrete interest. Tribuna added a second article that PSG have made their interest in Maza clear, again citing Sky Sport Germany.
Foot Mercato and Fussball Daten both deny the move, Foot Mercato noting PSG are not moving in winter and trusting Godts, no offer envisaged for Maza.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 20 Oct 2026, YSScores, repeating another outlet.
- No independent source: all 5 identified outlets repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- 1 report attributes the story to Brahim Hanifi, whose own article is not among the sources.
- 1 report attributes the story to Sky Sports, a TV channel: the report may have been on air, with no written article.
- 2 reports attribute the story to Sky Sport Germany, a TV channel: the report may have been on air, with no written article.
- 1 report attributes the story to Florian Plettenberg, whose own article is not among the sources.
- 2 reports attribute the story to RMC Sport, a TV channel: the report may have been on air, with no written article.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 6 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foot Mercato 28/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | PSG not moving in winter and trusting Godts, no offer envisaged for Maza Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Contradicts |
| Fussball Daten 28/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | PSG schließt eine Verpflichtung des Algeriers im Januar-Transferfenster aus. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| Goal 28/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | RMC Sport report PSG have no plans to make an offer for Maza in January, while Sky Germany claim concrete interest from the French club Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites RMC Sport (TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article) |
| africasoccer.com 28/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | PSG considering a move in the January 2027 transfer window for Ibrahim Maza Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Sky Sport Germany (TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article) |
| africasoccer.com 28/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | PSG have identified Ibrahim Maza as a potential target for January, with interest described as concrete but no formal approach made yet. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Florian Plettenberg (not in this dossier) Journalist cited — Florian Plettenberg: 67% right in 3 cases |
| Tribuna 28/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | PSG have made Ibrahim Maza one of their top targets for the January transfer window Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Foot Mercato |
| Tribuna 28/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | PSG have made their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza clear, with the French club considering a move for the Algerian international Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Sky Sport Germany (TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article) |
| YSScores 20/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Paris Saint-Germain is monitoring Algerian forward Ibrahim Mazza with a view to a potential signing in the coming months. Stage: interest | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
| africasoccer.com 20/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | PSG is reportedly preparing to make a move for Ibrahim Maza, although no formal offer has yet been made. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites Brahim Hanifi (not in this dossier) |
| Fichajes.net 28/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Ibrahim Maza is PSG's favorite to replace Kvaratskhelia Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites Sky Sports (TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article) |
Timeline
- 28 Oct 2026 · Foot MercatoPSG not moving in winter and trusting Godts, no offer envisaged for Maza
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · Fichajes.netIbrahim Maza is PSG's favorite to replace Kvaratskhelia
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky Sports (a TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article). Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · africasoccer.comPSG considering a move in the January 2027 transfer window for Ibrahim Maza
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky Sport Germany (a TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article). Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · africasoccer.comPSG have identified Ibrahim Maza as a potential target for January, with interest described as concrete but no formal approach made yet.
Repeats reporting attributed to Florian Plettenberg (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · Fussball DatenPSG schließt eine Verpflichtung des Algeriers im Januar-Transferfenster aus.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · GoalRMC Sport report PSG have no plans to make an offer for Maza in January, while Sky Germany claim concrete interest from the French club
Repeats reporting attributed to RMC Sport (a TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article). Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · TribunaPSG have made Ibrahim Maza one of their top targets for the January transfer window
Repeats reporting attributed to Foot Mercato. Stage: interest
- 28 Oct 2026 · TribunaPSG have made their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Ibrahim Maza clear, with the French club considering a move for the Algerian international
Repeats reporting attributed to Sky Sport Germany (a TV channel: often reported on air, with no written article). Stage: interest
- 20 Oct 2026 · YSScoresParis Saint-Germain is monitoring Algerian forward Ibrahim Mazza with a view to a potential signing in the coming months.
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: interest
- 20 Oct 2026 · africasoccer.comPSG is reportedly preparing to make a move for Ibrahim Maza, although no formal offer has yet been made.
Repeats reporting attributed to Brahim Hanifi (its own article is not in this dossier). Stage: interest
Does Paris Saint-Germain need him?
Attacking Midfield: the attacking midfielders Paris Saint-Germain already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current attacking midfielders (1)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dro Fernández | Attacking Midfield | 17 | 30 Jun 2030 |
Recent signings in this position
- Dro Fernández (Attacking Midfield)2025/26 · from FC Barcelona · €8.20m
- Marco Asensio (Attacking Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Aston Villa
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 20 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 28 Oct 2026 (5 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
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Player profile
- Full name
- إبراهيم مازا
- Age
- 20
- Agent
- CAA Stellar
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