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·15 November 2025

Mulumbu reveals the fatal trap that held him back at PSG

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In an interview with Top Mercato, Youssouf Mulumbu, a former midfielder trained at Paris Saint-Germain, offered a clear-eyed view of his time in the capital. The Congolese international admits he lacked the necessary drive at the crucial moment to establish himself, an admission that sheds light on a pivotal period in his career.

Mulumbu "The issue was more with me"

"The issue was more with me. Perhaps I didn't make all the necessary efforts. I didn't fully grasp the efforts I needed to make to establish myself at PSG. I think there was a moment when I thought it was already secured since I had already signed professionally. I think at PSG, I rested on my laurels a bit."

Youssouf Mulumbu's words resonate as a stark reminder of what Paris Saint-Germain represents for a young player: an environment where the margin for error is minuscule. The former midfielder explains that he "rested on his laurels" after signing his first professional contract, too quickly convinced that the hardest part was behind him.


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This brutally honest reflection illustrates how the transition from the training center to the daily demands of a club like Paris can crush those who are not mentally prepared. Mulumbu admits to underestimating the level of effort required, acknowledging that the problem was more with him than the context. This confession echoes the paths of many Parisian talents who, lacking intensity and consistency, never managed to make the decisive leap to the very top level.

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