Kimpembe relishes a key aspect of the current PSG side | OneFootball

Luis Enrique is giving more and more opportunities to the Parisian Titis from the academy. After Senny Mayulu and Ibrahim Mbaye, it’s now Quentin Ndjantou and Mathis Jangeal’s turn to make a few appearances with the professional group. That must make you happy as a former big brother to these young players? It’s great already, it means that Luis Campos listens to me a little when I whispered two or three names in his ear. I’m very proud for the club and also for them personally because they are good guys and good youngsters. They are kids who listen, and today, it’s not enough to just have talent to succeed and take the next step. You need to have a good head on your shoulders, you need to listen, you need to think, and above all, you need to be well-rounded. You also need to be well surrounded, keep working, and never give up. That’s exactly what these young ones are doing today. I know Senny (Mayulu), Ibé (Mbaye), and Warren (Zaïre-Emery) a bit better than Quentin (Ndjantou) or Mathis (Jangeal), for example.

Despite your move to Qatar, are you still in contact with them? I’m still in touch with them, I’ve had that big brother role and, let’s say, a bit of an example in quotes because I’ve been through it, I know how it works, and I’ve always advised them to be careful: what you can do, what you can’t do, do it like this, do it like that. I’ve always had that role with them, whether on or off the pitch. For example, sometimes they can call me even if it has nothing to do with football, just to ask for advice or simply to talk. I know it does them good sometimes. Personally, that’s what I enjoy as well. Having a different role and being there for the academy or for the youth has always been close to my heart. I grew up, I learned. I didn’t necessarily have someone with me back in my day. I know for them, it can only be a plus.”

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