Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of former Real Madrid star Pablo Sarabia from Sevilla in an €18 million (£16m/$20m/ ₦7.2 billion) deal. The French Ligue 1 champions have moved to bring in another creative influence amid the uncertainty surrounding Neymar's future at Parc des Princes.
The Real Madrid academy graduate joins World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe and Brazil star Neymar Junior in PSG as they hope to take Europe by storm next season.
Born in Madrid, Sarabia played in the Escuela de Fútbol Madrid Oeste de Boadilla del Monte football academy until 2004, when Real Madrid signed him at the age of 12. After appearing for various of its youth teams he made his professional debut in Segunda División B against AD Alcorcón, on 3 January 2010. Two weeks later he scored his first goal for Real Madrid Castilla, in a 5–2 home win against Racing de Santander B.
In December 2010, Sarabia was called up by the first team for the first time, for a UEFA Champions League home fixture against AJ Auxerre. He was given number 33 and came on as a substitute for Cristiano Ronaldo in the 72nd minute of a 4–0 group stage win, on the 8th; after his debut, the player stated: "This was a tremendous night that I will never forget".
In his second season with Castilla, manager Alberto Toril assigned Sarabia a major role in the team's game, moving him from his usual winger position to attacking midfielder. He responded by scoring 12 goals in the league, third-best in the squad behind Joselu and Álvaro Morata (14 apiece), as the reserves eventually fell short in the promotion playoffs.
On 3 July 2011, Sarabia signed a five-year contract with city neighbours Getafe CF for a reported fee of around €3 million and with Real Madrid being able to buy the player back after two years. He scored his first goal in the top flight on 15 September of the following year, but in a 1–4 home loss to FC Barcelona.
On 9 June 2016, following his team's relegation, Sarabia joined Sevilla FC on a four-year deal.
In 2008, Sarabia earned his first cap for the Spain under-16 team. He appeared with the under-17s at the 2009 FIFA World Cup in Nigeria, playing in all seven games and scoring once as the national side finished in third place. In 2011, Sarabia featured as captain in Spain's campaign in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, which ended in conquest.
Sarabia arrives having spent three productive years with Sevilla. During that time he recorded 43 goals in 101 appearances. His undoubted potential has been unlocked away from the Santiago Bernabeu.
PSG are hoping to bring even more out of Sarabia in the years to come. They had faced competition in the battle to secure his signature, with reports suggesting that there had been interest from England and Italy.
Chelsea were linked with an approach at one stage, but the Premier League outfit have been stung with a two-window transfer ban. Roma were also said to be keen on taking Sarabia to Serie A, but his career is set to continue in France.
Sevilla have wished him all the best as he prepares to open a new chapter. They said in a statement on the club’s official website: “Sevilla FC wishes to thank Sarabia for all of the great work that he carried out now that his time as a Sevillista comes to a close.
“He displayed enormous professionalism at all times and we wish him the best of luck in his new professional adventure.”

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