A Thursday like any other. Well, not quite. Thomas, Lenny and Émilien show a big smile in front of the PSG store at the Parc des Princes. Normal, the day before, their club capsized them like never before against Manchester City (4-2), in the Champions League. And one detail did not escape the three friends: PSG had inaugurated the 4th jersey of the season for the occasion. A royal blue outfit with wing-shaped patterns on the sleeves.
“I find him very handsome,” says Thomas (21 years old). The little detail of the wings adds an extra touch. Yesterday, I was at the match and when Dembélé or Barcola tumbled, it almost seemed like they were flying. »
“The long-sleeved jersey looks so pajamas! »
Lenny (21 years old) prefers the short-sleeved jersey. “He’s really so stylish. It reminds me of the Real Madrid Y3 jersey,” he says as a connoisseur. On the other hand, their friend Émilien (22 years old) can’t help but giggle while puffing on his cigarette. “The long-sleeved jersey looks so pajamas! »
In short, the three friends are inexhaustible about the new PSG outfit. It must be said that she has a huge advantage: “You know, we supporters are a little superstitious,” says Émilien. It’s going to be hard to change jerseys now. For its first outing, PSG won and also against Manchester City in the Champions League. This is what will make all the supporters take ownership of it. »
At the Parc des Princes store, attendance is quite usual. The victory the day before did not cause a tidal wave. Antoine (17 years old) of course looked at the new jersey, whose design pays homage to the first “Air Jordan” model worn by Michael Jordan, the legendary Chicago Bulls basketball player. But he left with a training jersey: “I don’t find it horrible,” said Antoine. But I wouldn’t wear it either. The red of PSG’s colors is missing. I found it ugly when I saw it in photos but I admit that yesterday, on the PSG players, it gave a style. »
“Angel wings look good”
On sale since Wednesday morning, the jersey brought joy to this family who came from Alsace especially for Wednesday’s match. “We wanted to buy it yesterday but we were surprised by the Champions League protocol and the PSG store was starting to close,” explains Émilie (44 years old), who gave one to her son Alvaro (17 years old). Angel wings look good, I think. This is the first time we bought a PSG jersey. »
-Next door, Alvaro chats with his friend Fantin (18 years old). “There are lots of little details on the wing part and it’s very beautiful,” says the latter. With this jersey, it’s a change of style but a nice change. Afterwards, it is quite expensive (155 euros). »
Yanis (19 years old) has been a PSG supporter since he was little. “It is truly magnificent. I decided to buy it to remember yesterday’s match (Wednesday). It is different from other jerseys. It changes a little. I don’t buy all the PSG jerseys, only when I like them. And with this one, I didn’t ask myself any questions. Even before yesterday’s game I knew I would buy it. »
“It wasn’t planned for me to buy it and finally I gave in”
Further north, in the PSG store on the Champs-Élysées, there are more people. But there was no more demand for the new jersey released twenty-four hours earlier. Dylan has already put it on and is looking in the mirror. “I’m hesitating between the long-sleeved one and the short-sleeved one,” he says. This jersey is amazing. The colors are basic. I have the Hechter model but the lack of red on the new one is not a eliminating criterion for me. As long as it’s beautiful. »
Before leaving for La Rochelle, Hugo, Salomé and Paulin, aged between 18 and 21, also do fittings. “It’s not that often that a club releases a long-sleeved jersey,” explains Hugo. The nod to Jordan’s logo is a really good idea. We feel that it was made for marketing. But it’s really not bad. » Paulin can only agree. “Unfortunately, yes, he is handsome. I wasn’t planning to buy it and finally I gave in. »
