Draxler’s heartfelt tribute to PSG!

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·7 October 2025

Draxler’s heartfelt tribute to PSG!

Julian Draxler, now in Qatar, reflected on his time at Paris Saint-Germain on the QSL Chats show of the Qatar Stars League. The former German international, who played for Wolfsburg and then Benfica Lisbon, describes his years in Paris as the most thrilling of his career and emotionally discusses Neymar's arrival and Lionel Messi's genius.

Draxler "It was a big step for me to leave Wolfsburg"

"It was a big step for me to leave Wolfsburg, a small club in a small town, for a city like Paris and such a prestigious club. I would say that I had the most exciting years of my career at PSG, without a doubt. When you play for big clubs like PSG or even Benfica, you are there to win titles.

Draxler "I always choose Messi"

These clubs always expect to win and to be the best in their country. So, you really don't have a choice: you have to play to win. I always choose Messi, because for me, he is the best player of all time. But I also have to say that when Neymar joined PSG in 2017, it was something unique. It was crazy."

Julian Draxler perfectly embodies the paradox of the nonchalant genius. Natural talent, silky touch, rare game vision: everything seemed easy for him. But behind this laid-back style was a deeply sensitive player, more artist than warrior. At Paris Saint-Germain, he found a fitting stage: a club of stars, passion, and light. Draxler rubbed shoulders with Neymar, whom he describes as a "unique" phenomenon, and took part in PSG's golden years, between European finals, national titles, and the global explosion of the club's image.

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Always elegant, often underestimated, the German leaves the memory of a player who was both discreet and refined, happy to have experienced this peak of modern football, without ever denying his calm temperament in a world where everything moved quickly. His words exude the gratitude of a man aware of having touched greatness, without ever seeking to dominate it.

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