Appearing on Téléfoot, Mamadou Sakho paid a glowing tribute to Marquinhos (31), the Paris Saint-Germain center-back. The former PSG captain praised an exemplary player who has made history at the club and remains a model of respect and total commitment. He emphasized the Brazilian’s human and sporting impact at PSG.
Sakho: “His behavior doesn’t lie”
“A year after his arrival, I said, ‘I like this player!’ Because I saw him giving his first interviews in French. I think that’s respecting the country, respecting the jersey! His behavior doesn’t lie; he’s not a player who cheats.
He’s a player who gives his all, as if he grew up in the 78 (Yvelines department). That’s why I’ve always respected this player! A leader, a player who has made history, is always very important in a locker room.” “I really hope he stays for 2, 3, 4… or even 10 years. If he wants to!”
Mamadou Sakho’s words resonate as a rare expression of gratitude between two defenders who have worn the same jersey with the same sense of duty. The former international observes in Marquinhos what Paris expects from a key player: speaking French from the moment he arrives, respecting the local culture, giving his all like a kid from the 78 (Yvelines department). This seemingly insignificant detail speaks volumes about the Brazilian’s deep attachment to PSG. In a locker room, a player who doesn’t cheat, who invests himself every week as if the club had nurtured him, becomes a natural pillar.
This bond between Marquinhos and Paris has survived crises, changing eras, and the club’s ever-increasing demands. When Sakho says he hopes he stays for another ten years, it’s not hyperbole: it’s proof that a player can become an institution, simply through his consistency and respect for the jersey. Marquinhos has remained that benchmark, generation after generation.
