In an interview granted to Sport Italia, renowned Italian coach Maurizio Sarri (65) hails Paris Saint-Germain’s transformation this season. In his view, PSG have abandoned their star policy in favor of a young, ambitious team, a choice that has paid dividends at the highest level.
Sarri “I think PSG have taught everyone a lesson this year”
“I think PSG have taught everyone a lesson this year. They stopped building the usual team from stickers and concentrated on young, motivated and talented players. And with a squad that seemed smaller than in the past, they managed to win where they had always failed.
Luis Enrique the best coach in the world?
My personal opinion is yes. At the moment, he’s in competition with Guardiola, and even if this year hasn’t been his best, he’s still Guardiola. But for the way PSG play and, above all, for the courage he has shown in his choices, Luis Enrique has won me over.”
The 2024-2025 season will go down in the history of Paris Saint-Germain, not only for its sporting dominance but also for the popular support it generated across Europe. By winning their first Champions League with a resounding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan, PSG struck a blow on the continental stage, putting an end to years of frustration and expectations. This victory is not just a sporting triumph: it symbolizes the success of a new philosophy, based on youth, teamwork and audacity.
Under the guidance of Luis Enrique, the Parisian club has seduced with its flamboyant play, freshness and intensity, embodied by a rising generation of talents such as Senny Mayulu and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. PSG not only beat European giants such as Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa, they did so with panache and a renewed identity, far removed from the “bling-bling” years.
The team’s success has won it a wide following, far beyond its traditional supporters, and has put France back on the map of European soccer, 32 years after OM’s triumph. More than a title, it was a wave of emotion and admiration, proving that PSG is now much more than a club: it’s an inspiring and unifying model.
