De Almeida’s heartfelt words after leaving PSG | OneFootball

On Thursday evening, Paris Saint-Germain officially announced the departure of 28-year-old defender Elisa De Almeida to Arsenal. The French international, who had been at PSG since 2021, spoke in a video released by the Parisian club about her departure.

De Almeida: “To end on that was just incredible.”

I’m feeling a lot of emotions, because first of all there’s the qualification tonight (for the Champions League, secured against Frankfurt, editor’s note). My goal was to help the team over these two matches. Everyone knows how much love I have for this club, for my teammates, for the staff, for the people at the club. For me, it was unimaginable that I would one day play for PSG.

I’m very proud to have worn this shirt, very proud to have played at the Parc des Princes in front of this incredible crowd. And above all, very proud of all the girls and staff members I was able to grow alongside. I experienced so many moments here, both positive and negative. To end on that was just incredible.

De Almeida: “I really want to thank them.”

What will you take away from your time at PSG?

Everything. I grew here as a player, but also as a woman. They accepted me with my personality, with everything. They allowed me to be myself, whether that was the staff, the players, or the supporters.

A word for them?

The only thing to say is thank you for everything. They are the ones who push me, who have always pushed me. It’s also thanks to them that I never gave up. I really want to thank them.

De Almeida: “Today, of course, I’m sad to be leaving this family.”

A word for your former teammates?

I don’t have the words, because “thank you” isn’t enough. I’m going to miss them so much. I love them. To me, it’s like a family. I will never forget them. Beyond the staff and my teammates, I think everyone at this club deserves thanks. That’s what makes PSG a family. Today, of course, I’m sad to be leaving this family.

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