Last May, Paris Saint-Germain won their very first Champions League title after a resounding success against Inter Milan (5-0) in the final. A historic triumph for the capital club, whose team demonstrated true collective strength.
Among the major architects of this victory, some experienced their moment of redemption throughout the campaign. This is particularly the case of Fabian Ruiz. Arriving in the summer of 2022 from SSC Naples, the Spanish midfielder went through a long period of adaptation before revealing the full extent of his abilities under the Parisian colors.
The sincere confession
In an interview given to So Footthe European champion looked back on his difficult beginnings. his first season under the leadership of Christophe Galtier, before the arrival of Luis Enrique a year later, who gave him full confidence again.
“The first season under Galtier was not very good on a personal or collective level. I had a little difficulty adapting to the club, to the city, and to Ligue 1. I ended up playing almost all the matches, but at the beginning, I encountered certain difficulties”confided Fabian Ruiz, now indestructible in the eleven of the Rouge et Bleu.