Nuno Mendes, 22, left-back for Paris Saint-Germain, has returned to Lisbon with a new title to his name. Interviewed at the airport, he shared his satisfaction and his desire to recover, while displaying great humility regarding the Ballon d’Or. He also spoke about the rest of his season and the Club World Cup with PSG.
“I feel good, very happy for the title and now I’m going to rest, because I still have other games to play.”
“There are players who are closer to the Ballon d’Or, I’m not focusing too much on that.”
Nuno Mendes has really come into his own this season for Paris Saint-Germain, putting in a string of top-level performances in both Ligue 1 and the Champions League. Solid defensively and decisive offensively, with 5 goals and several assists in all competitions, he has taken his consistency and impact on the Parisian game to a whole new level.
At just 22 years of age, his potential remains immense: his margin for improvement, particularly in his ability to read the game and his effectiveness in major matches, suggests that he can still grow in stature and establish himself as a global benchmark in his position.
