PSG: Kimpembe’s strong statement on the LoC!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

PSG: Kimpembe's strong statement on the LoC!

Now a player for Qatar SC since the end of the summer transfer window, Presnel Kimpembe is experiencing a new adventure far from Europe but especially far from Paris Saint-Germain, his training club.

The former number 3 of the capital club regularly returns to the fields in the Gulf country. Asked by Foot Mercatothe 2018 world champion spoke about his new life in Qatar but also took the opportunity to talk about his last moments in Paris, including this long-awaited coronation in the Champions League.

» The Champions League? These are quite indescribable emotions. I trained at the club. I’ve been there all my life, I fought for it for several years. We had failures, we fell, we got up again. We knew how to show character. It wasn’t easy. As I have always said, the pressure in Paris is not the same as in other clubs. I would rather win one in Paris than five at Real Madrid or others, without disrespect of course,” he quickly blurted out.

And to continue: » With all the respect I have for all the clubs who won it, it’s very special in Paris. Everyone was waiting for this for several years. We fought to succeed. It was something very complicated. We saw it against Manchester United, Manchester City or Bayern Munich in the final. These have always been quite complex moments. Being able to reach the Grail was an incredible liberation. »

Kimpembe proud of Dembélé’s Ballon d’Or

Presnel Kimpembe has known it all at Paris Saint-Germain. Failures and successes. He also rubbed shoulders with exceptional players like Ousmane Dembélé who was crowned France Football 2025 Ballon d’Or. The former Ile-de-France defender did not hide his satisfaction and emotion at seeing Dembélé lift the prestigious award as a PSG player.

» I got him on the phone. He also came here to Doha (for his rehabilitation, editor’s note). I was very happy for him. Frankly, it was a source of pride. He deserved it. And there you have it, seeing a Paris Saint-Germain player and a French player who wins the Golden Ball, it’s all to his credit and I think everyone was sincerely happy for him. This was also seen on the videos with the messages he received on social networks, etc. And really, even when we see him talking, he’s someone who doesn’t show his emotions too much either. So seeing him cry on stage also shows all the energy and all the ability he had to give to be able to win this ball. »

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.