At the start of the summer transfer window, Ibrahim Mbaye became one of the names regularly linked with a departure. But Paris Saint-Germain's squad list for its first preparation match suggests the club is still counting on him for at least one more step in the build-up to the new season.
On August 5, 2026, PSG posted that it had 23 players available for its first match of pre-season. That list included Mbaye ahead of Wednesday's 19:00 GMT meeting with Majorque, a useful signal at a moment when his future has been the subject of growing speculation.
PSG's message is clear for now
The timing matters. Before Wednesday at 19:00 GMT, several clubs had inquired about Mbaye's profile, with Liverpool mentioned last. Even so, his inclusion in the group points to a simple reality: for this preparation match, Paris Saint-Germain are still treating him as part of the plan.
That does not settle the question of what happens next in the mercato estival, and it does not erase the possibility of movement later in the window. But it does show that the club is not making a public break from the player, at least not yet. In a summer where every squad decision gets read as a clue, this one suggests continuity rather than an imminent exit.
PSG's own wording was straightforward: "Nos 23 joueurs pour ce premier match de prépa' ! 📋🔴🔵" And for Mbaye, that selection is the most concrete answer available right now. He is in the squad, he is available for Majorque, and Paris Saint-Germain are continuing to count on him for this match.
