In comments made in an interview given to Le Figaro, Lucas Hernandez, 30, defender for Paris Saint-Germain, reaffirmed his undiminished ambition with the Parisian club. Between his love for Paris, his collective pride, and his desire to make history, the message is clear. He is competing in major tournaments and wants to maintain this momentum. He also praised Didier Deschamps and Luis Enrique, particularly their shared ability to build strong teams.
Hernandez: “We are writing the club’s history.”
“I want the third Champions League star with PSG! I still have two years left on my contract. Of course, I would like to finish my contract there and even longer. I am very happy in Paris. My family is too. We are writing the club’s history. We don’t realize yet that we have become club legends.
That will come with time. In ten, twenty, thirty years, everyone will remember our double.” It’s written in the history of French sport.
Hernandez: “Luis Enrique knows it. He calls me, I come in, and he knows I’ll give everything.”
“At PSG, we demonstrated the qualities of the team. Of course I want to play, I’m a competitor, but if I don’t get a chance, I’m there for the team. I’m a soldier. A warrior. Nothing will change me.
Luis Enrique knows it. He calls me, I come in, and he knows I’ll give everything. Against Liverpool and Bayern, he needed me, and I was there. With PSG, we won the Champions League, and then I switched gears to the World Cup. It’s impossible to enjoy it. To savor it. We’re in the washing machine.
Look, it’s fantastic, and I’m not complaining. I’ll enjoy these trophies when I retire. And I’ll tell myself that I wasn’t so bad after all.”
Hernandez: “They hate individualism.”
Luis Enrique and Didier Deschamps?
Yes, they’re both like that. They hate individualism. Absolutely not! The team comes first. And I see myself in that. They’re right. Their careers prove them right, don’t they?
Today, I feel 100% ready to take on any challenge. My knees are brand new. At 30, I know my body perfectly. And I’m done running around like a crazy 20-year-old…”
This statement speaks volumes about the place Lucas Hernandez holds in the current PSG squad. He’s not just talking about playing time or contract, but about belonging. His desire to stay, to aim for a third Champions League title, and to commit for the long term paints the picture of a player fully invested in the Parisian project.
The emphasis on the team is also crucial. Hernandez accepts a sometimes less prominent role, but continues to define himself as a reliable, available, and battle-ready player. For Luis Enrique, this profile remains invaluable in a locker room where collective balance counts as much as individual talent.
It may be less spectacular than a decisive goal, but over a long season, this kind of mentality carries significant weight. Whether with the French national team or PSG, his desire seems unwavering. He has been a valuable asset to his teams, and his mentality is praised by his peers.
