After leading Manchester United back to the Champions League, Michael Carrick named Paris Saint-Germain as the European team he would have liked to play for. Speaking to Prime Video Sport, the former English midfielder expressed particular admiration for the Parisians’ team-oriented style and technical mastery.
“They win… but it’s their style that I really like. I love the way they play in midfield—the link-up play, the short passes.
For a midfielder, it’s so exciting to see how they attack the space.
It’s every midfielder’s dream to keep possession like that. You distribute the ball and you receive it. They’re a fantastic team to watch.”
The compliment goes far beyond PSG’s results. A former playmaker for Manchester United and England, Michael Carrick is particularly impressed by the ball movement, the connections in midfield, and Paris’s ability to attack open spaces. His perspective highlights the profound transformation of the club’s image: Paris is no longer just making headlines in Europe because it wins, but because its soccer inspires.
This recognition carries particular weight when it comes from a coach who has built his career around the intelligence of team play. Many are now singing the praises of this fine Parisian team. PSG will soon kick off a new season, and we’re already eager to see what they have in store for us.
