Paris Saint-Germain’s performances over the last two seasons have made a lasting impression. Appearing on RMC, Pascal Dupraz believes the Parisian club now enjoys greater stability and reliability than its main European rivals, while emphasizing the need to regularly refresh its squad.
Dupraz: “PSG needs to refresh its squad”
“PSG needs to refresh its squad every season to maintain healthy competition and avoid complacency. Preparing for the future is also about looking ahead. Recruiting young players who have shone in Europe also weakens the competition. It’s a strategy.”
This perspective illustrates the new level PSG has reached. Having established a team capable of sustained success at the highest level, the challenge now lies in maintaining internal competition and high collective standards. Refreshing the squad shouldn’t necessarily mean displacing key players, but rather preventing the group from becoming too comfortable. By signing young players who are already performing well, Paris can prepare for the future while maintaining an ambitious momentum.
Dupraz: “PSG remains the favorite”
“When I look at the competition, I think PSG is still the favorite for the Champions League next season.”
Perceptions of Paris Saint-Germain have clearly shifted. The capital club is no longer viewed merely as a contender driven by individual talent, but as a collective force whose results have made a significant mark on the European stage. This status as favorite reflects both the quality of the squad and the stability of the project. PSG now inspires a sense of certainty that its rivals—despite their own strength—do not always project.
Dupraz: “Only PSG offers certainty”
“Will Harry Kane be as prolific at Bayern as he was last season? Because he set the bar very high. Will Real Madrid manage to sort out their team balance issues?” “Will Barça manage to return to the forefront? I don’t see Arsenal lasting the distance; I see Manchester City dominating instead. PSG is the only team surrounded by certainties, so I’m optimistic.”
The questions raised by Pascal Dupraz highlight the extent to which PSG has reversed the perception that once defined it. While Paris was previously viewed primarily through the lens of its vulnerabilities, it is now its opponents who are the subject of major doubts. Real Madrid is still seeking balance, FC Barcelona needs to prove its resurgence is real, and English clubs remain locked in fierce competition. In this landscape, the continuity at Paris stands out as a major advantage.
