The French international was left out of PSG's matchday squad for the French Champions' Trophy, coinciding with a revised offer bolstered by new investment.

Florian Thauvin scored the decisive goal as Lens held off a dominant PSG side to secure the French Champions Trophy in Dino Toppmoeller's first match in charge.

UEFA has appointed Somali official Omar Artan to referee the Super Cup clash between PSG and Aston Villa, offering a high-profile platform after his controversial World Cup entry ban by U.S. authorities.