Lucas Digne opens up: PSG signing, settling in and objectives | OneFootball

Lucas Digne, the 33-year-old left-back for the France national team who signed for Paris Saint-Germain this summer from Aston Villa, answered questions from the media this Thursday at the PSG Campus. It was an opportunity to look back on his arrival at PSG, but also to talk about his adaptation and his goals.

Digne: “I don’t think you turn that down.”

Did Luis Enrique’s presence matter in your decision to sign? And the fact that you already knew some players too?

It was very important, because I know the coach from Barcelona, I knew his winning mentality. Coming back to France was important too, and I already knew several teammates. Everything mattered, it was a good mix.

Did the coach need to talk to you to convince you?

No, he didn’t have much to say. When PSG comes for you, it means… They’re the reigning European champions, one of the biggest clubs in the world right now. I don’t think you turn that down.

Digne: “A lot of things have changed.”

How has PSG changed since your first spell here?

“A lot of things have changed. The club has grown to another level, another dimension. Starting with the Campus. It’s impressive, the facilities are of a very high standard, and there’s also the coach, who brings his own touch. A lot of things have changed.

Is it difficult to adapt to the style of play?

It’s a different style of play as well. It takes a bit of time and also a lot of work.

Is it similar to Barça?

No, no. It’s different, Luis Enrique is constantly adapting to football.

Digne: “When the team is fully up to speed, that will make a difference too.”

Has it been a difficult start to the season?

We won the UEFA Super Cup. After that, I think it was a bit more complicated, because there was less preparation. But that’s not an excuse, it’s just a fact. Not everyone is at 100% yet, but we’ll get there, and when the team is fully up to speed, that will make a difference too.

Is the goal to win the Champions League?

Of course, you enter a competition to win it. Especially when you’re the defending champions.

Digne: “If I had to worry after three matches, that would be pretty sad.”

Are you worried about your personal situation?

No, not at all. It’s an adaptation process, it requires a lot of things. If I had to worry after three matches, that would be pretty sad.

Was it hard to enjoy your vacation after the defeat?

No, I made the most of my time with my family.

Digne: “It was really funny.”

Did you keep the transfer a secret?

“During the World Cup, it was complicated, because I wanted to talk about it, because obviously you get excited about that kind of challenge. But I had clauses, I couldn’t talk about it, so I absolutely had to keep it secret.

When the news came out, it was funny, because everyone talked to me about it, and we were able to start talking about it a little together. They teased me a little bit.

Can you tell us about it?

We were at training, it was the day before the match against Paraguay, if I’m not mistaken. They came to talk to me about it on the bus, in a friendly way. “Ah yes, it’s done, and you didn’t tell us anything.” No, it was really funny.

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