The Belgian winger enjoys nothing like the media profile of Ferran Torres, who has become a major star after scoring the goal that handed Spain the World Cup title.
While Torres was busy establishing himself as a genuine star on American soil, the Ajax man was still coming to terms with missing out on a Rudi Garcia call-up to the Belgium attack. Paris Saint-Germain, though, had already come knocking.
Sport can confirm that Godts is now very close to a move to Paris for around 60 million euros.
Just 21, the Belgian carries enormous potential. He plays off his reverse foot on the left flank, thrives at driving with the ball and beating opponents one-on-one, and reads the game well. His tactical flexibility is another draw. He can fill any of the three attacking positions, a near-essential quality for anyone joining the Spanish coach’s front line.
Godts arrives off the back of a stellar season in the Netherlands. He scored 17 goals and set up another 15 across 44 matches in all competitions.
Now comes the bigger step. He will work under a coach who has proven, through his handling of Kvaratskhelia, Doue and Ousmane Dembele, that he knows how to get the best from attackers.
Barring the unexpected, Godts could land at Paris Saint-Germain even before Ferran Torres does.
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