Charles De Ketelaere's performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has caught the attention of Europe's elite, with both Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested in the 25-year-old Belgian playmaker. De Ketelaere, who starred for his national team, recorded three goals and one assist across five matches, including a standout performance against the United States in the quarter-finals.
During that crucial game, De Ketelaere scored twice in the first half and created another goal early in the second, effectively ending the hosts' hopes in the tournament. That kind of impact has placed him on the radar of top European clubs, with reports from Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur indicating that Bayern is keeping a close watch, while PSG shows more active interest.
Luis Enrique, PSG's current manager, is said to admire De Ketelaere's versatility and creativity on the field. Atalanta, De Ketelaere's current club, is reportedly asking around €50 million for the midfielder, a figure in line with the club’s recent high-value exits, like Marco Palestra’s move to Chelsea earlier in the transfer window. Meanwhile, interest in De Ketelaere’s possible future has been heightened by the collapse of a reported transfer to Manchester United due to medical complications.