Warren Zaire-Emery
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
France €80mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 08.03.2006
Nationality: France
Current club: Paris Saint-Germain
Position: Central Midfielder
Height: 1.78m
Current market value: €80m
Represented by: Gestifute
Main agent: Jorge Mendes
Reported salary: €11.45m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2029
About
Warren Zaire-Emery is a French central midfielder who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. A product of PSG’s academy, he is known for his physical maturity, ball-carrying ability, tactical intelligence and capacity to influence both defensive and attacking phases.
Zaire-Emery progressed exceptionally quickly through PSG’s youth system, regularly playing above his age group before making his senior debut at only 16. He subsequently established himself as a regular first-team midfielder and became one of the most important homegrown players in the club’s long-term sporting project.
His ability to operate as a number eight, defensive midfielder or wider central player gives PSG considerable tactical flexibility. Despite his young age, he already possesses significant experience in Ligue 1, the UEFA Champions League and international football.
At international level, Zaire-Emery progressed through France’s youth teams before making his senior debut in 2023. He subsequently became part of France’s midfield group and represented the country at UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Representation
Agency: Gestifute
Main representative: Jorge Mendes
Agency founder: Jorge Mendes
Headquarters: Portugal
Jurisdiction: Portugal and international markets
FIFA licence status: FIFA-licensed football agent
Linked with Zaire-Emery since: 2022
Also represents: Vitinha, João Neves, Rúben Dias, Bradley Barcola and Lamine Yamal
Related agency page: Gestifute
Zaire-Emery joined the representation network of Jorge Mendes and Gestifute in 2022, before making his professional breakthrough with Paris Saint-Germain.
The decision placed one of France’s highest-rated academy players within one of football’s most influential international representation structures. Mendes has significant experience managing elite players and negotiating major contracts across Europe’s leading leagues.
Gestifute has also developed a particularly strong connection with PSG and represents several players within the club’s first-team environment.
Career timeline
2011: Joined Aubervilliers
2014: Joined Paris Saint-Germain’s academy
2021/22: Became a key player for PSG U19 despite being significantly younger than most teammates
2022: Joined Gestifute for representation
July 2022: Signed his first professional contract with PSG
August 2022: Made his Ligue 1 debut at 16
2022: Became PSG’s youngest-ever senior player
October 2022: Made his UEFA Champions League debut
February 2023: Became PSG’s youngest-ever goalscorer in Ligue 1
2022/23: Won his first Ligue 1 title
2023/24: Established himself as a regular first-team midfielder
November 2023: Made his senior France debut
November 2023: Scored on his France debut against Gibraltar
April 2024: Signed a new PSG contract until 2029
2024: Represented France at UEFA Euro 2024
2024/25: Helped PSG win Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France
2025: Helped PSG win the UEFA Champions League
2025/26: Continued as an important member of PSG’s midfield rotation
2026: Represented France at the FIFA World Cup
2026/27: Remained one of PSG’s key homegrown first-team players
Transfer history
2014 – Aubervilliers to Paris Saint-Germain academy – Youth transfer
2022 – PSG academy to first team – Promoted into the senior squad
2022 – Paris Saint-Germain professional contract – First senior agreement
2024 – Paris Saint-Germain contract extension – New agreement until June 2029
Zaire-Emery has spent virtually his entire football development within the Paris Saint-Germain system and has never completed a senior transfer between professional clubs.
His rapid progression through the academy made him one of the clearest examples of PSG successfully developing a local player into an established first-team footballer.
His 2024 contract renewal secured him until 2029 and reinforced his position as one of the players around whom PSG intends to build its long-term midfield.
Playing profile
Zaire-Emery is primarily a central midfielder but can also operate as a defensive midfielder, box-to-box number eight or right-sided central midfielder.
One of his defining qualities is his physical power when carrying possession. Zaire-Emery can receive under pressure, protect the ball and accelerate through midfield challenges to move his team into more advanced areas.
Despite his physical profile, he is technically secure. He can combine through short passes, progress the ball vertically and receive possession in tight central spaces without requiring excessive touches.
His tactical intelligence is advanced for his age. Zaire-Emery understands when to hold his position, when to support the attack and when to make forward runs beyond the opposition midfield.
Without possession, he contributes through aggressive pressing, defensive recovery and strong ground duels. His athleticism allows him to cover significant distances and support both sides of the ball.
He also poses a growing attacking threat. Zaire-Emery can arrive late around the penalty area, make powerful forward runs and combine with PSG’s attacking players in advanced positions.
Key strengths
Progressive ball carrying
Physical strength
Press resistance
Tactical intelligence
Defensive recovery
Progressive passing
High work rate
Box-to-box movement
Ball protection
Ground duelling
Positional versatility
Long-term development potential
