PSG 'want to win everything', says Luis Enrique
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique declared the team's ambition to "win everything" this season.
- PSG aims for silverware in the UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa, having secured multiple titles last season.
- The team is prepared for the challenge, with Enrique emphasizing unpredictability and a strong squad, despite recent signing Lucas Digne's absence.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has set an ambitious target for his team this season, stating they "want to win everything." This declaration comes ahead of their first opportunity for silverware in the UEFA Super Cup final against Aston Villa.
PSG enters the new campaign with a strong pedigree, having secured their second consecutive Champions League title and a fifth straight Ligue 1 crown in the previous season. They also claimed the UEFA Super Cup, the French Championsโ Trophy, and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Enrique's side will kick off their new season in Salzburg against Europa League winners Villa.
We want to win everything and, if you look at history, itโs hard to win all the time. But thatโs what we want to aim for.
"We have to show what our level is and that has to be shown on the pitch," Enrique told reporters. "We want to win everything and, if you look at history, itโs hard to win all the time. But thatโs what we want to aim for." The coach acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining consistent success but stressed the team's aspiration to aim for every possible trophy.
Itโs difficult to ascertain how theyโll be after seeing only a few pre-season games. Weโll see what sort of game it will be and what condition both sides will be in.
PSG has a favorable recent record against English opposition, including a dramatic Champions League quarter-final victory over Aston Villa in the 2024-2025 season. However, Enrique remains cautious about facing Unai Emery's side. "Itโs difficult to ascertain how theyโll be after seeing only a few pre-season games," he said. "Weโll see what sort of game it will be and what condition both sides will be in."
The squad traveling to Austria includes winger Bradley Barcola, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool. Notably, recent signing Lucas Digne, who rejoined PSG just two days prior, is not part of the squad. Captain Marquinhos expressed his happiness at Digne's return, calling him a "good guy and a good friend" and recalling their time together previously at the club.
Heโs had a long journey back, but Iโm so happy heโs back. Iโm really happy heโs here. Heโs a good guy and a good friend.
Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.