The press conference is not Warren Zaire-Emery’s favorite exercise, but on the occasion of his second meeting with the Blues, the Parisian midfielder complied with the traditional game of the media exercise, this Tuesday afternoon in Clairefontaine. “It’s not an exercise that I enjoy, but I take it as training,” the young man laughed. I am very happy to be here and to be listened to. » There were things to ask him, “WZE” answered the questions with his usual reserve.
Chain the Euro and the Olympics? “It doesn’t scare me”
The main theme discussed during this press conference of around ten minutes was his possible participation in the Euro and the Olympic Games with the French team. While the fear of witnessing cascading packages grows, Zaire-Emery could be tempted to compete in the two competitions under the orders of Didier Deschamps then Thierry Henry. Even if he doesn’t make it an obsession. “It’s certain that you really want to take part in competitions like that, they are the best competitions,” confided the Parisian midfielder. I don’t know where I will be. I will give everything. I will be there to give and help the French team. If it’s possible why not, but it’s not me who chooses. »
Asked about the possible physical and mental consequences that such a sequence would represent after an already busy season with Paris Saint-Germain, Zaire-Emery was not worried. He says he is ready to take on the physical challenge. “Frankly, as long as I play football, I’m happy,” said “WZE”. It’s true that there are a lot of matches. Mentally I don’t know but physically I will give my best whatever happens. Personally it doesn’t scare me. If I participate, I will be very happy. I’m young so a little carefree. I give everything, I do the maximum possible. »
His place with the Blues: “No matter where I play, I will be happy”
After experiencing a frustrating first rally where he scored before getting injured, Zaire-Emery should have the opportunity to gain playing time against Germany and Chile. With Antoine Griezmann’s withdrawal, he should be offered the chance to honor a second selection. “I’m very happy to be here representing the country. I will give everything for the France team. No matter where I play, I will give everything and I will be happy, says the young man. I have the ability to defend well and know how to project myself. By playing, by taking, I do it more and more. It’s not me who decides. »
Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konate et Warren Zaire Emery à Clairefontaine. Photo by Icon Sport 2024 Icon SportWarren ZAIRE EMERY of France during the training session of France team at INF Clairefontaine on March 18, 2024 in Paris, France.(Photo by Daniel Derajinski/Icon Sport) – Photo by Icon Sport 2024 Icon Sport
Kylian Mbappé: “We would like to keep him…”
As at every press conference, Warren Zaire-Emery could not escape questions concerning his partner at PSG, Kylian Mbappé. The Parisian titi did not hide the fact that he would have liked to see his teammate continue the adventure in the capital, rejecting the idea that he was not yet able to take on the leader’s costume worn by his captain. “We would like to keep him at the club because he is one of the best players in the world, if not the best. I don’t really pay attention to this leadership position. Kylian is a world-class player, he always gives everything, he is obsessed with goal. He does it very well. »
His majority, his extension: “I think I’m a normal boy”
Still a minor during the previous gathering where he became the youngest French international player since 1914, “WZE” has since changed status after celebrating his 18th birthday on March 8. “I’m a man now!” “, he had fun before developing the contours of his “normal” life. “I am growing day by day. I think I’m a normal boy. I’m not someone who gets upset, I live my life normally. I go out with my brothers, I live like an 18 year old boy. » Will this entry into the majority coincide with an imminent extension with PSG, or his contract in 2025? “It’s not me who should be asked the question. You have to have with my agents. »
