As expected, Presnel Kimpembe leaves PSG after 20 years at the club, direction Qatar where he signed for a year. The 30-year-old defender said goodbye, while already meeting.
This is a 20 -year story that ended this Sunday with the announcement of the departure of Presnel Kimpembe, transferred to Qatar Sports Club where he signed for one season, plus an optional. At 30 and after two white seasons, the central defender preferred to go into exile to try to relaunch his career which was very slowed down by his serious Achilles tendon injury that occurred in February 2023 on the lawn of the Vélodrome (3-0).
Arrived at PSG at the age of 10 in 2005, he crossed all the levels until the first team of which he was the vice-captain for many years, carrying the armband for each absence of marquinhos. After 241 games, 3 goals, 2 assists, 31 capital and one place apart in the history of the club by its 27 titles won, he leaves with the affection of all and immense recognition from the club.
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi welcomed his career when saying goodbye: “Presnel Kimpembe has had an incredible career in Paris Saint-Germain. Since the age of 8, Presnel has grown up and has developed at all levels in his heart club, where he has always been an ambassador and a model of professionalism. It is a fantastic example for young players in our training center and will always be part of the Paris Saint-Germain family. We wish him a lot of success for the future and his next adventure. »»
Video farewells for Kimpembe
For his part, Kimpembe fareweed in an Instagram video that is necessarily special for him given his attachment to the club: “I am very proud to have been part of this PSG family. It was an honor for me to defend these colors for so many years. It was a fight, inevitably, but also a lot of joy, success, meetings and beautiful values such as respect. It’s a beautiful team, a nice club. Lots of beautiful things, emotions. »»
After this inventory arrived the time for thanks: “I wanted to thank the whole club, my presidents, the staff, all the players with whom I was able to play, exchange and learn,” added Kimpembe, very moved. But also to thank the supporters, because, without you, we are nothing. It was an honor to share these moments with you at the Parc des Princes or outside. »»
While PSG will necessarily reserve goodbye to him at the Parc des Princes, a project already in preparation according to the Parisian, Kimpembe has already made an appointment to the supporters: “We will see again soon, because it’s never over. Good luck everyone and see you soon! »»
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