Georginio Wijnaldum’s Liverpool contract was running out in June 2021 and the Dutch midfielder decided to leave Anfield and test himself in another country. Although Barcelona were the initial favourites to sign him, he was snapped up by Paris Saint-Germain in what’s often referred to as “the best transfer window ever”. But even though he joined the riches of the French capital alongside Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Ashraf Hakimi and Gianluigi Donnarumma, Gini found his time at Parc des Princes frustrating at best.Georginio Wijnaldum is thought to be an option for Arsenal, with PSG willing to listen to offers for him to go out on loan next month & the player open to a move back to the Premier League. [@SkyKaveh] #afc pic.twitter.com/215uI5nAEQ— afcstuff (@afcstuff) December 8, 2021 Across his 20 appearances for the French side this season, Wijnaldum has made just 10 starts, as he competes for a central midfield role with Marco Verratti, Danilo Pereira, Leandro Parades, Ander Herrera and Idrissa Gana Gueye.Mauricio Pochettino wants to keep the former Feyenoord and Newcastle United star at least until the end of the season, but Gini is getting restless. He admitted to the Dutch press that his move to PSG didn’t pan out the way he wanted.”I can’t say I’m completely happy, because the situation is not what I wanted. But that’s football and I’ll have to learn to deal with that. I’m a fighter. I have to stay positive and work hard to turn it around. I have played a lot in recent years, was always fit and also did very well. This is something different and that takes getting used to. I was really looking forward to the new step and then this happens. It is very difficult.”Something is rotten in paradise: Wijnaldum opens up about his PSG disappointmentsArsenal and old club Newcastle United are believed to be interested in bringing Wijnaldum back to the Premier League, but it’s PSG who’s calling the shots. If Pochettino remains adamant in his intention to keep the Dutchman and use him sporadically – than that’s how it’s going to be.Saturday, 18.00: (1.63) Arsenal (3.90) Southampton (6.25)Wijnaldum has remained a regular starter for the Netherlands, playing a key role as Louis van Gaal’s side secured qualification for next year’s World Cup. At 31 years of age, Wijnaldum should be playing regularly for his club as well – but that’s the curse of joining a club rich in talent: someone really good has got to sit on the bench.
