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Bouna Sarr Ends 833-Day Layoff With Metz Debut in PSG Defeat

The former Bayern defender joined Metz on a short-term deal after a long recovery from a cruciate-ligament tear.

Overview

  • Sarr, 34, made his first competitive appearance since November 11, 2023, coming on in the 66th minute for Metz in a 0–3 loss to Paris Saint‑Germain.
  • His turnover against ex‑teammate Lucas Hernández directly preceded Gonçalo Ramos scoring PSG’s third goal.
  • He signed with Metz on February 2, 2026 on a contract running to the end of the season after spending 19 months without a club.
  • The right back suffered a cruciate‑ligament rupture shortly after his final Bayern outing, leading to a lengthy rehabilitation and uncertainty over his future.
  • Signed by Bayern from Marseille in 2020 for about €8 million, he struggled for impact at club level but won the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations as a regular for Senegal.