On this day of the inauguration of the PSG Campus, the Parisian captain, Marquinhos, returned to several topics surrounding club news.
At the club since 2013, Marquinhos is one of the essential executives of this workforce. The Brazilian international has seen the Parisian project evolve year after year since his arrival 11 years ago. Becoming captain in the summer of 2020, the 30-year-old defender took advantage of this inauguration day of the Campus PSG to grant an interview to
RMC
Sport. Et Marquinhos praised the new training center and also affirmed Parisian ambitions in Champions League.
The PSG Campus
« The Campus is incredible, we remember where we come from, we see the development of the club, the ambition of the club is increasing more and more. It's an honor. I saw the project when I arrived. When you see it now, it's something incredible, it shines. We are in the best conditions. Two-three years after my arrival (2013), we were told about the plans (for the new training center). It's nice to experience this today. »
A new tool that allows you to be more demanding on a daily basis?
“Yes, it already goes through our president, our coach too, on a daily basis. He tells us that not all clubs have what we have. Additional pressure? To be a player
PSGyou have to set the bar very high, have a winning and fighting mentality. It comes with a nice
Campuswe are in the best conditions. I was trained in Corinthiansfrom a very young age I set the bar very high. »
PSG's ambitions in the Champions League
“Win the C1? We will try every year. You have to believe it. It’s the terrain that speaks. We have seen how it is very difficult, a season is long, this competition is demanding. THE PSG is on the right path to go the furthest and fight with the big guys. From this year? My teammates are always the best in the world for me. My club is still the best in the world. We can do beautiful things. We have to look at the truth, we are in difficulty in the ranking (25th, outside the qualifying places, editor's note). We have to think about the next match. »
The Parisian group
“In our team there are a lot of experienced players. We see him in the locker room, during matches. I don't feel too alone. Maybe there isn't a big name in the team but there are a lot of leaders, players who take responsibility. We feel like a united group, a strong group. We will fight for all our goals. »
His future
“I hope to stay for another 10 years, that suits me! It's always a pleasure to be in Paris. »
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