Lucas Hernandez had not yet signed for PSG when Parisian ultras already accused him of a supposed attachment to Olympique de Marseille, the rival club. “It’s not fun,” said the world champion in an interview with L’Equipe. Afterwards, I understand people perfectly, I am young and I had awkward remarks about OM and the fact that I would never play at PSG.

The 27-year-old former Bayern Munich defender, recruited for 45 million euros, is very happy to have been able to join the capital club and did not hesitate long before agreeing. “I’m coming here to show all the skeptical PSG fans that I’m here to give my all for the club and this shirt. They will see it very quickly.” And the eldest of the Hernandez brothers to rule out any affinity with OM: “I was born in Marseille, it’s true, but I can’t help it. Otherwise, I have nothing that connects me to the city, none of my family members live there.”

PSG are currently on tour in Japan, without Kylian Mbappé, left out with the status of player for sale. “I know Kylian very well, he is a great friend, confides Hernandez, questioned about his sidelining. Afterwards, these are things that do not belong to me, it is more a question for the club.