Groenen reacts after extending her PSG deal | OneFootball

Jackie Groenen, the 31-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, has officially extended her contract until 2029. Speaking to PSG TV, she talked about it, while also sharing her best memories and her ambitions in the Rouge et Bleu shirt.

Groenen: “I hope to experience great moments with the club and with the girls.”

What does extending your contract with PSG mean to you?

“It’s a dream to stay here. I really feel at home; it’s my second home. I’m very happy to stay. I hope to experience great moments with the club and with the girls.”

What is your first memory at the club?

“It was going to training with incredible players. I told myself it was another level and that I needed to improve. That was my first feeling.”

Groenen: “I really believe in the project”

What motivated you to stay at the club?

“I feel so good with the club and the people who work here. I really believe in the project. We’ve had different moments, but I still always feel at home.”

With your experience, how would you define your role in the team?

“I feel a sense of responsibility toward the young players coming through. It’s not always easy to find the right balance between being yourself and living within a group. I always try to tell them little things to help them.”

Do you try to draw inspiration from other sports in your daily life?

“Yes, of course. As an athlete, you shouldn’t be satisfied with only being involved in football. There are lots of little things you can take from other sports. Even when I go to handball, I watch Luc (Steins), his movements, to draw inspiration from them.”

Groenen: “I hope to be here for a long time.”

What story do you want to write at PSG?

“I think we can grow and win titles. That’s important for the club. We have the example of the men’s team. And me, I hope to be here for a long time.”

Do you have a message for the supporters?

“I’d like to say thank you to the club and the supporters. I’m very proud to be here and to play in these colors. I hope you’ll come to our matches; we need you too.”

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