PSG: What's happening with Renato Marin, Gabriel Moscardo and other loaned players this season?

PSG's loaned players show mixed fortunes: Renato Marin thriving at CD Nacional, Gabriel Moscardo struggling at Espanyol, Yoram Zague sidelined at Paphos, Khalil Ayari finding minutes at Dunkerque.

Paris Saint-Germain sent several players out on loan this summer, with vastly different results after two months of competition.

Renato Marin, the 20-year-old goalkeeper, has been the most successful, earning regular starts at CD Nacional in Portugal's top division. Despite his team fighting relegation and conceding 18 goals in nine league matches, Marin has impressed, including a penalty save against Vitória Guimarães in August. "I want to have an excellent season and help the club reach its full potential," he told Portuguese media. The loan has no purchase option.

Gabriel Moscardo presents a puzzle. The 21-year-old Brazilian signed for nearly €20 million in January 2024 but has never worn PSG colours. After unsuccessful spells at Reims and Braga, he joined Espanyol Barcelona on loan in July. However, he has managed only five league appearances for the struggling club (18th in La Liga) and has seen limited playing time, though he did score his first goal in the Copa del Rey this week. "Luis Enrique told me I need to be a key player, play more matches, be a starter," Moscardo said in October, but he remains far from that target.

Yoram Zague's loan at Paphos FC has stalled. The 20-year-old right-back showed early promise at PSG, including a Ligue 1 goal at Nice in 2024, but has struggled to maintain form.