Talent, audacity, humility. This is how to simply summarize Warren Zaire-Emery. Or rather: percussion, finesse, explosiveness. Or again: carefreeness, class and serenity. Choose the adjective that seems most appropriate to you, one thing is certain, the prodigy from Montreuil, born March 8, 2006, is gradually establishing himself as one of the pillars of this Parisian team. All before even blowing out its 18th candle. Propelled into the eleven of the reigning French champions under the leadership of Luis Enrique, the Parisian Titi fully repays the confidence placed in him by the former coach of La Roja. Alongside Manuel Ugarte and Vitinha, the man who has made a string of starts since the start of the season (six in as many games, 1 assist) impresses everyone.
A new dimension with Luis Enrique!
Praised for his maturity and his ability to make the Ile-de-France game more fluid, Zaire-Emery symbolizes, in this respect, the solidity shown by the Parisian midfielder since the restart. Just technically, present in the physical impact and valuable when offering a certain verticality to the Rouge et Bleu, the 1m78 right-hander, moreover, perfectly respects the instructions of his coach. Alternating projections with the ball and drops inwards to give Achraf Hakimi freedom in his lane, WZE, under contract until June 2025, logically becomes an essential link in the Parisian collective. “Zaire-Emery, I love him, without a doubt, he’s an incredible player. He is 17 years old, he has everything to become one of the most important elements of the squad. He is a very hardworking, very technical player. I am lucky to have a diamond in the rough”declared Luis Enrique with this in mind, amazed by the qualities of his protégé.
“I have to improve everywhere”, preferred, for his part, underlined the person concerned after the victory against Lens (3-1). Humble but once again brilliant against Borussia Dortmund – despite a timid start to the match – the one who returned to live with his three brothers with his father and mother near the campus therefore continues to go through the stages at an impressive speed. Already close to its 8 starts under the Galtier era in L1 last season, WZE can now dream of a bright future in the French capital. Expected in the Parisian midfield for the clash of the 6th day against Olympique de Marseille, Zaire-Emery should once again benefit from the advice and signs of attention from his coach, determined to make his player a leader of European football. Against the Phocaeans – and for a Classic with a necessarily special flavor for a child who arrived at the club at the age of 8 – the French midfielder could above all prove, a little more, his ability to manage external pressures, while showing off of his complicity with Ugarte and Vitinha.
A beloved and coveted environment…
“I have very good midfielders at my side. I think of Manu (Ugarte), he is crazy (laughs). He recovers too many balls. It’s a great pleasure to play with him and Vitinha”, he confided in this capacity. Favorite of the Park and regularly praised, the one who will pass his baccalaureate at the end of the year is pursuing, whatever happens, his daydream. Today considered one of the greatest talents of his generation, Warren Zaire-Emery – who was only replaced twice during the game, against Lens on August 26 in the 88th minute and Lyon on September 3 at the 86th – sees its status change. A new dimension symbolized by this strong act of Thierry Henry, new coach of the Espoirs and not hesitating to make WZE the youngest captain in the history of the France Espoirs team. Like a fish in water despite the number of stars sailing alongside him, the young Parisian midfielder owes his success to an impeccable mentality.
Aggressive, rightly so, on the field, Zaire-Emery however does not like any excess off it. With his head on his shoulders and aware of how lucky he is to have a starting place, he prefers to follow his path, without getting excited. “Luis Enrique? he is a very good coach, he is close to us. He does video sessions for us, he interviews us. He is there for us. He wants us to be able to create a relationship quickly”, underlined with this in mind the rising star of PSG. Proof of his humility, the Parisian number 33 would have, moreover, refused to recover the 6, left vacant following the departure of Marco Verratti to Al-Arabi. “3 + 3 makes 6, right?”, the person concerned then retorted with humor when those close to him asked him about the possibility of taking the Italian international’s old number. Indisputable on the pitch, endearing outside and more determined than ever to climb the ladder with his favorite club, Zaire-Emery logically occupies a place of choice among the residents of the Parc des Princes.
“My dream was to play for PSG, to spend my entire career at PSG and win all the trophies possible. Is it possible that I will spend my entire career in Paris? Well yes, why not? I feel very good, physically and mentally. I saw that the coach trusted me during preparation. I hope this will continue throughout the year. I hope to perform as well as possible.”, confided, in this regard, WZE in an interview with Téléfoot at the beginning of the month. A desire necessarily shared by Parisian supporters, especially at a time when several media based on the other side of the Pyrenees continue to assert that FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester City would keep a very close eye on the situation of the very promising French international hopeful midfielder…
