Diogo Costa in PSG's sights

The French team is working on reinforcing the goalkeeping position after the failed signing of Zion Suzuki

Mario Roldán Martínez | 9 Sep 2026 | 19.30
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Diogo Costa, Porto goalkeeper / Getty Images
Diogo Costa, Porto goalkeeper / Getty Images

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Diogo Costa, 26-year-old goalkeeper from Porto, reappears as a possible signing for PSG after his performance on September 8th against Manchester City in the Champions League. The Parisian club had tried to sign Zion Suzuki for 35 million euros, but the deal fell through in August.

Costa ended the match at Estádio do Dragão with 8 saves, although Porto lost 0-2 to Enzo Maresca's team with two goals from Erling Haaland. The Portuguese goalkeeper held his team together for much of the game and was considered the best player for Porto.

Diogo Costa gains importance in PSG's plans

PSG had already been following Costa before shifting focus to Suzuki. In late July, A Bola reported that the Portuguese caught the eye of Luis Campos, although Porto had not yet received any formal offer for their goalkeeper.

The situation changed when the deal for Suzuki fell through. PSG and Parma had agreed on a 35 million euro deal, but the economic demands of Suzuki's representatives led to the end of negotiations.

With that option discarded, Costa fits back into PSG's plans. PSG needs to reassess the goalkeeper market, while the Portuguese international has a release clause of 60 million euros and a contract with Porto until June 2030.

Diogo Costa is the starting goalkeeper for the Portuguese national team / ANP

Porto protects Diogo Costa with a 60 million clause

Porto is not obliged to negotiate below the release clause. The extension signed in December 2025 prolonged Costa's contract until 2030, setting 60 million euros as the required amount for his departure.

The goalkeeper's market value currently stands at around 42 million euros according to Sofascore, below the amount set in his contract. Costa, in addition, retains the captain's armband and has played over 200 matches with Porto's first team.

PSG's interest is not the only track record. Costa has been linked during the summer to several top European clubs, although Porto did not receive a formal offer before the transfer window closed, and the player remained in the squad.

Manchester City sets another test for Diogo Costa

The duel against Manchester City added a new sporting argument to his record. Costa made eight interventions, including several before halftime, and kept the score level until the 47th minute when Haaland scored.

This performance comes after a season start where Porto had kept a clean sheet in their early official matches. The club relies on Costa as the starter and captain, while the clause establishes the financial framework for any suitor.

The next move will depend on PSG and whether they decide to pursue Diogo Costa during the season. Porto, with a contract until 2030 and a 60 million euro release clause, retains control of any negotiation as the Portuguese continues his performances in the Champions League.

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