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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz made his first start last Saturday after three months out with injury, confirming his availability for the crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. Furthermore, despite interest from several top European clubs, he has finalized an agreement to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2029.
Timely Return
When Luis de la Fuente, the head coach of the Spanish national team, saw Fabian Ruiz's name back in the starting lineup for Paris Saint-Germain's match against Angers last Saturday, he finally broke into a relieved smile. After three months sidelined with injury, the Spanish midfielder had returned to action. As a key player in Spain's Euro 2024 triumph and a core figure under Luis Enrique, Ruiz's comeback not only provided a major boost to the injury-hit Spanish national team but also added a crucial weapon to PSG's arsenal for tonight's Champions League knockout match against Bayern Munich.
In January, Ruiz suffered a fractured left patella, and his recovery process proved longer than expected. This forced him to miss the March international break, as well as the Champions League round of 16 and quarter-final matches. Rumors emerged in Paris questioning whether he was deliberately underperforming to save energy for the World Cup, but Ruiz silenced these doubts with his actions.
He made his comeback as a substitute against Lyon on April 19, providing an assist for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's crucial goal. Then, last Saturday against Angers, he officially returned to the starting lineup. To prepare for tonight's tough battle against Bayern, manager Luis Enrique substituted him early when the result was already secured to preserve his fitness. Although he may not start immediately tonight, he has become an extremely important rotation option for Enrique, competing with young talent Warren Zaire-Emery for playing time.
Beyond his return on the pitch, Ruiz's future has also been settled. His current contract expires in 2027, and to avoid market turbulence when he enters the final year of his deal, PSG's senior management has been actively promoting contract extension negotiations.
Contract Extension Until 2029
It has been revealed that Ruiz has reached a verbal agreement with the club to extend his contract until June 2029. Despite shining at Euro 2024, attracting interest from several European powerhouses (including Real Madrid, who have long admired him), Enrique's unwavering trust and his central role in Paris's sporting project ultimately convinced him to stay at the Parc des Princes.
Currently, the midfield trio of Ruiz, Vitinha, and João Neves has become the envy of Europe. In response to inquiries from clubs like Real Madrid, PSG's stance is firm: either Ruiz is unsellable, or he comes with an astronomical price tag, effectively closing the door on any potential transfer.
Ruiz joined Paris from Napoli in 2022 for a transfer fee of €23 million. If he fulfills this new contract until 2029, he will be 33 years old at that time.
For this player who came through Real Betis's youth academy, 33 might be the perfect age to fulfill a promise - returning to Real Betis. When he transferred to Napoli for €30 million in 2018, he stated that he would definitely return to Seville in the future. However, for now, his focus is entirely on Paris and the upcoming World Cup.
With the contract extension set to be officially announced in May, Fabian Ruiz is entering another peak in his career: challenging for the Champions League title with Paris and aiming for World Cup glory with the Spanish national team.
