This summer of 2026, Mika Godts traveled to all states. First of all there was the disappointment of not appearing in Belgium’s list for the 2026 World Cup. And it is still present as the Red Devil admitted this Monday during an interview with The Last Hour. “It was a big disappointment but it made me want to play in a World Cup even more. I’m even hungrier. I know that I did everything to be there last season and I don’t put any effort into it. The coach at the time made his choices and the Devils still had a great tournament without me”. But he took advantage of the departure of Rudi Garcia and the arrival of Mark van Bommel to make his return to the national team during this first international break of the season.
Friday, Godts, who started against Italy in the Nations League, stood out with a goal scored during the 2-0 victory. DH also asked him if he thought that Rudi Garcia was in front of his television to follow his former team. “I don’t know and I don’t know what he thought if he turned on his television (smile)”. If this is the case, the former OM and OL coach must have appreciated the performance of the Parisian recruit, really to his advantage against Donnarumma and his teammates. For his second cape with his country, Godts also wore a legendary number, 10. “I didn’t choose it, it was given to me. I’m not complaining, it’s a nice number.”.
Godts prevents competition
Without pressure, he wants to find a place in a group where competition is fierce. His main opponent on the left is Jérémy Doku (Manchester City). “I am ready to face any competition. If I took a step forward this summer, that’s also why. Being at a big club helps, that’s how high-level football is. » This summer, the native of Leuven left Ajax Amsterdam to join Paris Saint-Germain, double winner of the Champions League. A giant step forward in the career of Godts, recruited in particular to replace Bradley Barcola, who left for Liverpool, and compete with the incumbent Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. But we explained to you last week that his first steps were considered very timid in Paris, where we expect better and more from him.
But its adaptation takes a little time. In his defense, the Belgian did not start any match (6 appearances, 1 goal). Aware of the expectations, the player purchased for €55 million (bonus included) spoke about his situation for the first time. “I have time, I have time. The coach and the club believe in me. They bought me, so it’s normal. The team is good, they help me a lot. The players also help me a lot. I am calm. I try to play at a high level and do my best. It’s going very well. I have no pressure, the club believes in me and my teammates help me a lot to adapt. I’m very calm and I try to do the best I can. Afterwards, they are all very calm, they help me a lot and I see that my level increases a lot with these kinds of players. It’s always different when you play in a big European club. But I try to stay humble, keep my head on my shoulders and work hard. »
The Belgian talks about his situation in Paris
This Monday, the left winger did it again. When he was asked if his match on Friday could convince Luis Enrique to start him, he was very clear: “I don’t see this match like that. PSG believes in me and they give me time to work. The group helps me a lot and I feel that my level is increasing. The level of training is very high”. He works with international class players. Godts couldn’t choose when asked which PSG player impresses him the most. “Honestly, all of them. What impresses me the most is seeing all these great players working for each other. There is a real collective strength”. The Belgian also spoke about his way of playing which has evolved since his transfer.
Lucho asks him in particular to make a more significant defensive withdrawal. “Yes, I am learning a lot in this area. It’s important for him (Luis Enrique)”. Despite a timid start, the former Ajax player already feels very good in Paris and France. ” Of course ! The city is magnificent. If I’ve already gone to see Celine Dion? No, not yet (laughs) (…) My wife is pregnant and we are super happy. I can just hope the good news continues”. This will require good performances with Belgium. Announced as a starter against the Blues, Godts will have the opportunity to continue his good momentum. Which would be excellent news for the Red Devils but also for PSG, who believe in him.
