Geyoro opens up about leaving PSG, her boyhood club

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·24 October 2025

Geyoro opens up about leaving PSG, her boyhood club

Grace Geyoro, the 28-year-old midfielder for the French national team who was developed at Paris Saint-Germain, joined the London City Lionesses this summer after a difficult transfer to finalize. In an interview with L’Equipe, the French international reflected on this significant step in her career.

Geyoro: “That’s what pushed me to make this choice.”

How did your transfer come about? There was a period when things were a bit complicated with the club (PSG), especially at the beginning of August. At the same time, there was interest from other clubs. London City came in with a lot of determination. I was still pleasantly surprised, because when you have three years left on your contract, it’s not easy. I felt how motivated they were, especially Michele Kang, the owner. That’s what pushed me to make this choice, because it wasn’t just London City (Chelsea was also interested).

Geyoro: “It gives me a pang in my heart.”

It seems you also left a strong impression on the Parisian supporters. I was deeply touched by their messages. I wasn’t expecting it. I’ve always had this connection with the club, with the supporters. When you leave, you realize that people were really attached to you. It gives me a pang in my heart. I told myself that I hadn’t done all this for nothing. I didn’t win every title, I didn’t go and win the Champions League for this club. But in the end, the mark I left is even stronger. I realize that I gave back to them what they gave me—dedication, love. I left in peace, without any conflict. I still follow PSG, it remains my club at heart.”

The departure of such an important player, so attached to PSG, is never pleasant; some may have taken it badly. However, it is generally understandable, and it’s clear that Geyoro was also moved by this transfer, even though she didn’t achieve all her goals.

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The midfielder spent many seasons in Paris, was even captain, and gave her all to help the club grow. However, she didn’t always have the “help” she needed in a project that lacked stability and clarity. She saw great players leave without convincing replacements. The same goes for the coaches. Not to mention significant tensions.

There was also her loss of the captaincy, decided by coach Olivier Echouafni without a discussion, which hurt a lot. In any case, she wanted to discover something new, with great opportunities available. That doesn’t stop her from loving PSG and hoping to see it grow. It’s also appreciated that she didn’t go to Lyon, unlike many Parisians.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.