Messi, his future, Manchester City: the confidences of Marquinhos at Europe 1

Jean-François Pérès, edited by Gauthier Delomez 08:50, September 28, 2021

INTERVIEW

He is one of the key elements of Paris Saint-Germain during the Qatari era.

A few hours from the PSG-Manchester City shock, Brazilian defender Marquinhos spoke to the microphone of Europe 1. The one who is playing his ninth Champions League season with the capital club, after so many years spent under the Parisian jersey, is now captain of a galactic team.

At 27, the Brazilian is the strong man of a team that has changed dimension, with some of the greatest players in the world, like Lionel Messi, Neymar or Kylian Mbappé.

"PSG have great players, but we must not think that we are already champions because we are still far from it", assures the defender on our antenna.

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"We are better prepared" for the Brugge match

The Brazilian defender was there last year in the semi-final lost by PSG to Manchester City.

He also expects a tough game: "It's a great team that is in great shape, confident, and has quality players. I don't know if it's the best poster, but it will be. really a great match ".

PSG certainly arrives in confidence thanks to a clear course in Ligue 1, but remains on a disappointing draw in Bruges at the opening of the Champions League. "A lot of players did not have the rhythm yet, like me," he admits, "it takes time to get to know each other to play well together. We are better prepared for the game against City," warns the defender.

It should be noted that Paris Saint-Germain recruited in numbers this summer, culminating in the arrival of the Argentinian Lionel Messi.

"The attentions, the admiration, the people who don't like the club, everything has increased with his arrival," says Marquinhos.

"He is a player who has plenty of resources to bring us throughout a whole season. He is a great man. He can help us achieve our objectives, that is to say win titles," continues- he, without confirming the presence of the Argentine star on the lawn of the Parc des Princes on Tuesday evening.

On the idea of ​​ending his career at PSG: "I would like it", assures Marquinhos

The Brazilian signed for PSG long before Messi, in 2013. It was here that his career took off and opened the doors to the Brazilian selection. Many praise his performance. As captain, it is up to him to guide a whole team cut out to win the biggest European title. "It's a privilege, a huge honor for me," he says. "When you start playing football, you don't think of being the captain of a great team," says the Brazilian.

"I want to win as many titles as possible with PSG. This is how I will try to engrave my name a little more in the history of the club," he said.

And the idea of ​​ending his career in Paris, the captain is not at all opposed.

"I would like it," admits Marquinhos.

"I'm not thinking of changing air. I want to bring Paris Saint-Germain to the highest possible level," insists the Brazilian, happy in his Parisian life.

"My family likes the city, like me. It is a city passionate about football where there is a lot to do," said the defender.

And among them, beat a direct rival in the Champions League.