The 2022–23 season is the 53rd season in the existence of

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and the club's 49th consecutive season in the top flight of

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. In addition to the domestic league, they are participating in this season's editions of the

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and the

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, having secured the 11th

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at the start of the season.

Kits

Season summary

Pre-season

Ahead of the 2022–23 season, it was announced that

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, had been dismissed, and that star forward

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had signed a contract extension, choosing to remain at the club. The season is the first without the services of

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at Paris Saint-Germain since the 2014–15 season. On 31 May, PSG completed the permanent transfer Portuguese left-back Nuno Mendes, who signed with the club until 30 June 2026. On 10 June 2022, Luís Campos joined the club as Football Advisor, being responsible for recruitment of new players. Campos's first signing of the summer was Portuguese midfielder Vitinha, in a transfer worth €41.5 million. On 5 July 2022,

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replaced

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as the club's head coach. The signing of which lended a lot of credibility to the club/s new policy of no "bling-bling". This was stated by the club's president at a presentation for the new head coach. On 17th July the club confirmed the signing of Hugo Ekitike initially on a loan deal, which included a clause for a permanent transfer to the club. The signing was quickly followed by reports that club were now free to pursue alternative targets in a focused manner, specifically reaching out for players from the Paris region. Though initial reports were skeptical, the club quickly proved this to be true by signing

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from

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. In continuation of the club's new transfer policy, the club then launched a bid for

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who played for

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. After a few weeks of negotiations the player was then signed on the 4 August.

Players

First-team squad

:''As of 31 January 2022.''

Elite group

Out on loan

Transfers

In

Out

Pre-season and friendlies

PSG started the pre-season on 4 July. The club returned to training on 7 December, with the participation of players who were not at the

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Competitions

Overall record

Ligue 1

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Matches

The league fixtures were announced on 17 June 2022.

Coupe de France

Trophée des Champions

UEFA Champions League

Group stage

The group stage draw was held on 25 August 2022.

Knockout phase

=Round of 16

= The draw for the round of 16 was held on 7 November 2022.

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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Goals

References

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