Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal on penalties (1-1 in regulation time, 4-3 on penalties) this Saturday at the Puskás Arena in Budapest in the 2025-2026 Champions League final. Following this victory, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi spoke to TNT Sports.
Al-Khelaïfi: “There were doubts about us, but we believed.”
A great achievement? Do we need to keep going?
It’s a historic day. I love the end of May. Winning the Champions League is very difficult, and I’m very proud of everyone. There were doubts about us, but we believed.
A word on Luis Enrique? Is he special?
Honestly, I want to thank all the coaches who have been at PSG. But he is special as a coach, as a person. He’s the best in the world. He’s done an incredible job with the team. I also want to thank all the players who have played for PSG. This is for them too.
Al-Khelaïfi: “He’s the best for this project.”
Did you have any doubts?
I told my friends at halftime that we were going to win. I’ve seen the players these past few days. We have to congratulate Arsenal; they’re a great team.
Does Luis Enrique want new signings?
We’re going to enjoy this. I can tell you, he said everything is fine.
Will he stay and extend his contract?
He’s the best. I’m confident about the project, and he’s the best for this project.
