Paris Saint-Germain, as expected, flexed their financial muscle vigorously this summer transfer window after being rid of their previous financial fair play (FFP) chains. The French champions have acquired the services of some potentially stunning talents in Europe and glittering ones, such as Angel Di Maria.

Yet, despite the fact that Di Maria comes to the capital with the most celebratory of statues, the transfer fans of Les Parisiens should be most joyous about is Layvin Kurzawa from Monaco.

Kurzawa's capture represents an excellent piece of business

First, PSG were sure to not only secure the services of Kurzawa with necessary needs in mind (particularly with the departure of Lucas Digne to Roma) but with power as well. The French outfit were patient in their attempt at securing the 22-year-old and in the event that Kurzawa became unavailable, Fabio Coentrao from Real Madrid was a viable loan deal option for Les Parisiens.

Yet, with les Monegasques' fall to Valencia in the Champions League play-offs, the French champions loomed forth and swooped the youngster into their grasp and offered him the glitz of an ever growing atmosphere at the Parc des Princes. He arrived in Paris for a reported €23 million and a chance at building himself into a first team left-back, as the inevitable fade of Maxwell continues. The transfer of Kurzawa is just another way that PSG are proving that their domination of French football has only just begun.

Kurzawa is not only a French international who can keep the heritage of PSG alive, but one with extreme potential that could have brought that glory to his previous club, Monaco. At the Stade Louis II in the 2013-14 season, Kurzawa scored five Ligue 1 goals and added three assists. He also scored four league goals last term, despite a series of injuries. Though his services came at a mighty pursuit for the French champions, securing him only put a stamp on how miniscule any competition in France can and will be in the future.

Aurier and Kurzawa will form a formidable partnership

Secondly, with a move to PSG, Kurzawa will now have a chance at claiming first team play behind the ever reliable Maxwell, as he grows with the club. The left-back offers the mighty French outfit plenty of potential, particularly as an accent to the already impressive Serge Aurier at right back.

The former Monaco man suits Laurent Blanc’s methods when it comes to attacking minded full backs. Kurzawa is athletic, full of pace and understands that despite he is a defender; he can also use his athleticism to create. Aurier has undoubtedly taken the starting role as right-back away from Gregory Van der Wiel based on his understanding of this concept.

As Aurier and Kurzawa successfully play out the double duty of attacking and defending, they can always rely on centre backs Thiago Silva and David Luiz for support. Considering Luiz is incredibly comfortable going forward and can even be forced up into the midfield, the attacking mindset of the PSG defence looks to be building into a reckoned force.

As Paris move towards retaining the French quadruple, Blanc’s men’s expectations in Europe should see them surpass the quarter-finals in the Champions league. With squad depth built to a wondrous degree this season, Paris’ overall team dynamic is set to soar.

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