PSG Face Fight to Keep Defender as Bundesliga Interest Is Confirmed

L'Equipe revealed last Thursday that Eintracht Frankfurt's interest in David Boly was confirmed in Germany in recent hours.

Used in Ligue 1 by Luis Enrique at Le Havre last Oct. 30, then a scorer four days later at Villarreal in his big Champions League debut, David Boly did not come on against Troyes on Saturday in PSG's 1-0 win, despite the absence of Achraf Hakimi, who was left to rest.

Warren Zaïre-Emery was chosen at right-back against the Troyes-promoted side and delivered a fine performance.

At 17, David Boly is, in any case, continuing to train with the professional group and earn call-ups, having also been selected for France's under-19 team by Jean-Luc Vannuchi for the second round of qualifying for the 2027 Under-19 Euro. Les Bleus will face Norway, the Republic of Ireland and Greece on Nov. 11, 14 and 17.

David Boly is the only 2009-born player on the list, along with Nice defender Xavier Mandza and Reims forward Arone Gadou; all other called-up players were born in 2008.

Out of contract as an aspirant at PSG next June, the young Parisian right-back has long attracted attention from many European and French clubs, but his recent exposure at the highest level has not gone unnoticed.

Last Thursday, L'Equipe reported that Eintracht Frankfurt wanted to sign him as early as January and was ready to pay PSG a transfer fee.

But the Parisian club wants to keep its young talent. According to L'Equipe, it has already made him a very attractive contract offer, and RMC notes that this first professional contract is five years long, as French legislation now allows.

According to both French media outlets, David Boly is prioritizing PSG, so a departure does not seem to be on the agenda.

In Germany, Sky Sport's transfer specialist Florian Plettenberg has confirmed in recent hours Frankfurt's strong interest in the young Parisian defender. The current 10th-place Bundesliga side wants to sign Boly in January and has reportedly placed him high on its shortlist.

"However, his Champions League debut in the 6-0 win over Villarreal complicates the matter. Several clubs have already made inquiries," the German journalist adds, omitting to specify that PSG has already made a contract offer to its player and that the latter is, for now, prioritizing his formative club.