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Willian Pacho reflects on career journey to becoming PSG star

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:32 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Willian Pacho reflects on career journey to becoming PSG star

Summary

Willian Pacho is set to play for PSG in the Super Cup against Aston Villa. The defender recalls his troubled start in European football due to a collapsed transfer to Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2021. Initially viewed as a rising talent, he faced humiliation and injuries before a successful stint with Royal Antwerp. Pacho has since established himself as a key player at PSG, winning two Champions League titles, despite the personal tragedy of losing his mother before his professional debut.

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By the Numbers

•Pacho plays for PSG in the Super Cup on August 12, 2026.
•He faced setbacks including a failed transfer to Borussia Mönchengladbach.
•Pacho underwent shoulder surgery after returning to training.
•He won the Belgian league title with Royal Antwerp before moving to PSG.
•Pacho has won two Champions League titles with PSG.

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5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Now he's a two-time CL winner! Bundesliga club once snubbed €80m star

What they're saying

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He was already dreaming of his big breakthrough in the Bundesliga, but it would end in humiliation. The collapsed move to Borussia Mönchengladbach was one of the bitterest moments of Willian Pacho’...
— Yahoo Sports

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