PSG spent $392.7m on Neymar and Mbappe while Atalanta spent just $385m since 2001-02

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) went on a spending spree back in summer of 2017 with signing of superstars Neymar and Kylian Mbappe with sole aim to clinch Champions League title. w, PSG are just two games away from winning ir first-ever European silverware after y defeated Atalanta in quarter-final on Wednesday. With Atalanta vs PSG w being concluded, a new stats shed light on financial muscle that French giants possess in comparison with ir quarter-final opponents. 

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PSG spent $392.7m on Neymar and Mbappe 

According to Transfermarkt, PSG have spent a massive $392.7 million on Neymar and Mbappe since two arrived at  French capital in 2017. Neymar was signed for a world record transfer of $289 million from Barcelona, while Mbappe was signed on a season-long loan and a permanent deal was agreed upon only a season later.

While Neymar pockets a staggering $800,000 a week, Mbappe earns $490,000 for same period. On or hand, same source sheds light on shocking spending details of Atalanta. Italian heavyweights spent $385 million on its players, interestingly, since 2001-02, which is meagre than PSG.

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PSG net worth estimated at $1.09 billion

PSG, which is owned by Qatar ruler Tamim bin Ham Al Thani through state-owned Qatari Sports Investment, are considered as one of richest football clubs in Europe. Ligue 1 champions possess  fifth-highest revenue in global club football, with estimated annual revenues of $750 million, according to Deloitte. Besides, Parc Des Princes outfit are ranked 11th in list of world's most valuable clubs, with PSG net worth estimated at $1.092 billion according to Forbes.

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Atalanta vs PSG highlights: Neymar and Mbappe provide crucial assists

Atalanta vs PSG clash turned out to be one of most thrilling encounters of competition this season. Despite bagging and maintaining a le until 88th minute of game, PSG went on to overturn tie with two goals in two minutes. Marquinhos and Eric Maxim Choupo Moting netted for Thomas Tuchel to seal a spot in competition's final four, a feat that club hn't achieved since 1995. Besides, Neymar and Mbappe bagged an assist each, with latter coming on as a substitute in second half. 

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Im courtesy: Champions League Twitter