Croatian winger Ivan Perišić has officially signed a new two-year contract with PSV Eindhoven, extending his stay with the Eredivisie champions until June 2027, according to an exclusive story set to be confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The agreement, finalized on Thursday, June 26, 2025, follows an impressive debut season for the 36-year-old veteran, who joined PSV as a free agent in September 2024 after parting ways with Hajduk Split.
Perišić’s contract extension has sparked excitement among fans, with the versatile player poised to continue his stellar contributions to PSV’s domestic and European campaigns, despite interest from FC Barcelona.
Perišić, a former star at Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham Hotspur, has proven his enduring quality at PSV, scoring 16 goals and providing 11 assists in 39 appearances during the 2024/25 season.
His standout performances include a hat-trick against Fortuna Sittard and goals in consecutive UEFA Champions League knockout matches against Juventus, making him the oldest player to achieve this feat.
“I’ve been waiting for an option like this: a club where I feel comfortable and can win trophies,” Perišić said upon joining PSV, a sentiment echoed in his decision to stay despite inquiries from Barcelona’s Hansi Flick, his former Bayern coach.
The contract extension, reported by Romano on X, comes after negotiations that saw PSV outmanoeuvre interest from Olympique Marseille and Barcelona, who shifted focus to Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.
“Ivan Perišić, on the verge of signing new deal at PSV Eindhoven! Contract until June 2027, confirmed,” Romano posted, noting that only minor details remain before the official signing on Friday.
PSV’s technical director, Earnest Stewart, praised Perišić’s versatility, citing his ability to play as a winger or left-back, filling gaps left by departures like Hirving Lozano. “With Ivan, we kill several birds with one stone,” Stewart said.
Perišić’s decision to extend his contract underscores his commitment to PSV’s ambitious project under coach Peter Bosz. The Croatian, who has 136 caps and 33 goals for his national team, including the 2018 World Cup final, brings unmatched experience to a squad aiming to defend their Eredivisie title and compete in the Champions League.
His recent performances for Croatia in World Cup qualifiers, scoring against Gibraltar and Czechia, further highlight his fitness and form at 36.
The extension also reflects PSV’s strategic planning amid a competitive transfer market. Barcelona’s interest, driven by Flick’s familiarity with Perišić from their 2020 sextuple-winning season at Bayern, posed a threat, but the Catalan club’s focus on younger talent allowed PSV to secure their star.
Marseille’s offer was rejected due to Perišić’s high wage demands of €3 million net per year, making PSV’s two-year deal a logical choice for the player seeking stability and Champions League football ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Perišić’s commitment to PSV, however, shifts focus to football, offering a positive narrative amid regional unrest. His role as a leader, emphasized in a Reuters interview where he urged PSV to “fight as a team” against Arsenal, will be crucial as the club navigates a challenging season.
As PSV prepares for upcoming Eredivisie and Champions League matches, Perišić’s experience and goal-scoring prowess will bolster their squad.
The extension, set to be formalized, positions him as a cornerstone of PSV’s ambitions, with fans and analysts alike optimistic about his impact through 2027.
