Luis Campos, 61, sporting director of Paris Saint-Germain, explained on RMC Sport why his contract extension took many months of consideration. He insists that far from being dictated by money, his choice is part of a quest for pleasure, hard work, and collective ambition. The Portuguese player explained that he saw PSG as his ultimate professional project before hanging up his boots.
Campos: “I took the time to think it over with my family”
“It’s not a question of hesitation, it’s a question of work. It’s not a given. I’m enjoying my age (61). I make decisions without the pressure of money or the project. I make decisions for pleasure. I have to think about a lot of things. I took the time to think it over with my family. We discussed the next steps with the president. Luis Enrique told me that I had to sign because we were going to be European champions.”
Campos: “Winning more Champions Leagues and championships”
My dream?
It’s to win more Champions Leagues and championships. I dream for the club I work for. My job isn’t just for PSG; it’s to help QSI grow through their investments in sport. The job of a sporting director isn’t just about the transfer window. I thank the president for giving me this opportunity. After PSG, I’ll definitely retire. It’s my last project; I promised my family that.”
At 61, the PSG sporting director announced that Paris would be his final project before retirement. A meaningful statement, which gives an almost testamentary dimension to his current commitment. However, behind this announcement lies an important nuance: he doesn’t specify a timetable. Campos could be in it for the long term, as long as the Parisian project remains ambitious and stimulating. It’s this vagueness that reinforces the impact of his words: he closes the door on a future elsewhere, but leaves open the possibility of continuing for a long time at PSG.
By placing the end of his career under the club’s seal, he sends a strong message to Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, the players, and the supporters: his professional destiny is now intimately linked to that of Paris Saint-Germain. He thus puts an end, temporarily, to those who say he could move on. Paris will likely be his last investment. It must be said, however, that his salary is substantial and he has little reason to leave a successful project. For now, the marriage is working rather well; all the lights are green.
