Kimpembe candidly reflects on his first professional contract at PSG

In partnership with

Parisfans.fr

·21 Mei 2026

Kimpembe candidly reflects on his first professional contract at PSG

Presnel Kimpembe (30), on the sidelines of the release of his book Strength, Falling and Getting Back Up, spoke to RMC Sport on Wednesday evening. The former Paris Saint-Germain defender, where he came through the academy before playing professionally from 2014 to 2025 (before leaving for Qatar SC), opened up about signing his first professional contract.

Kimpembe: “I didn’t want to get into negotiations”

“I just wanted to sign as a pro, I wasn’t focused on making money. I suffered all those years for this. I’m not going to turn it down today when something is being offered to me on the table. I could have earned more, but I didn’t want to go up against the club. I didn’t want to get into negotiations, I didn’t want to get into something endless. I said ‘no’ to my parents and my agents. They offered me that, I signed it. Was it above 10,000? No. Did I multiply that by 1,000 when I extended? Maybe even by 2,000.”

It is great to see such clear determination to sign that famous contract with his boyhood club. Especially at a time when we are used to seeing negotiations drag on, with pressure from those around the player and from other clubs. There have been some regrettable departures in recent years (like Tanguy Kouassi). Even if what happens on the pitch does not particularly prove those players right afterward, although there have also been success stories (Joane Gadou, for example).

Video OneFootball

In any case, Kimpembe was far removed from those hesitations or desires to chase the best contract possible. He was determined to grow at PSG and establish himself there. And he succeeded, with some wonderful moments along the way. Even if there were also difficulties, of course. Including the end of his journey, broken by injuries. The defender can remain proud of and satisfied with his choice. And we should not forget that it also led him to the French national team.

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