“I want to replay football”, Kimpembe comes out of silence!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Presnel Kimpembe starts a new chapter in his career. After more than 20 years in Paris Saint-Germain, the French defender committed Qatar SC until June 2026.

Not spared from injuries for more than two seasons, the 2018 world champion struggled to have playing time in the Luis Enrique workforce. By mutual agreement, the two parties decided to separate this summer. A moving farewell for the one who knew everything in the French capital.

During an interview with Clique, the former number 3 spoke on the reasons for his departure from his heart club. “” Everything went quickly, I exchanged with the club on my situation, on how we could move forward. I knew there would be no war with Paris. There has never been a problem. I just want to play. I spoke with the coach (Luis Enrique)the president (Nasser al-Khelaïfi). I explained to them that I could not do a third year like that. They want to see me play. And I want to replay football, I dragged my pain for two and a half years – three years. I suffered a lot, “ he said.

“My health was not great”

Presnel Kimpembe has lived delicate years since his injury in 2023. The Frenchman feared this moment and knew that a big injury could happen. “” It was a very complicated period in my life. I knew that this injury was going to arrive one day, but I didn't know when, explains “Presko”. HASVAnt the 2022 World Cup, I already had pain, I was doing care, strengthening the calf to avoid it (injury). My health was not great. I suffered before it happens. »»