Ebayilin's strong words after extending his PSG deal | OneFootball

Anaïs Ebayilin, the 18-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, has extended her contract until 2031. Speaking to PSG TV, she talked about her pride following this extension, as well as her ambitions in the Red and Blue shirt.

Ebayilin: “Paris saw me grow up, Paris scolded me but also accepted me as I am”

What does extending your contract with the club mean to you?

“I’ve always dreamed of wearing this shirt. Knowing that my journey is continuing, that they trust me with a long-term contract, sets me free. I feel a lot of pride in being here. For me, my family and the club. It accepted me, welcomed me. Paris saw me grow up, Paris scolded me but also accepted me as I am, so it is an honour to continue at Paris Saint-Germain.”

As a player developed by the club, what does this extension represent?

“It’s important to show that we are here, that we grew up here and that we have ambitions for this club. I hope to inspire those who are here or who have just signed their first professional contract. It’s important to show that the club values its academy players.”

Ebayilin: “We have a lot of very good facilities that allow us to perform.”

Is the campus an asset for improving?

“Of course. We have everything we need to train well and improve. We have a lot of very good facilities that allow us to perform.”

Do you feel more pressure after this extension?

“No, above all it’s a sign of trust with this contract. It’s important to stay true to yourself. It’s not pressure they’re giving us, but love, real trust.”

What motivated you the most to extend?

“We’re a real team. It hasn’t been easy, but we’ve managed to bounce back. We forget what happened last year and focus on the future. The project made me want to stay. And, obviously, because it’s Paris Saint-Germain, it was a very logical and very easy decision to make.”

What ambitions has the team set out?

“To make an impression because we are a big club. We want to show that Paris Saint-Germain carries weight and that when you face us, you should be afraid. To do that, we have to perform, win matches, and that’s what we intend to do this season.”

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