Party evening in Paris. And not only because Luis Enrique’s players could win the title of French champion in the event of a victory against Le Havre, this Saturday (9 p.m., live commentary), during the 31st day of Ligue 1. A few minutes before the match , the little hands of the club were busy setting up a stage on the lawn. Surprise.
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi then appeared, accompanied by Warren Zaire-Emery. Aged 18, the latter was only linked to PSG until 2025, he who had signed his first professional contract in 2022, for three seasons. There was little suspense: we knew that the new French international was going to extend. It remained to be seen when and for how many seasons. It is therefore for this Saturday, with a new five-year contract, until 2029, for the promising midfielder. And this to the great pleasure of the public at the Parc des Princes, who have made the young boy one of their favorites for many weeks already. His popularity rating will certainly not drop with this extension…
“I am very proud and happy to continue my adventure with the club of my beginnings, Paris Saint-Germain, my childhood club,” rejoices the 18-year-old titi, in a club press release. I would like to thank President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who has been with me since my beginnings, for the trust he has placed in me. I am grateful for everything the club has done for me so far. I would also like to thank all my former coaches and trainers, but also especially coach Luis Enrique, and all those who have accompanied me since I arrived here in 2014, all these people who do everything to help me succeed, all the PSG staff who push me a lot with their support, and the supporters who, I hope, will continue to be proud.
Obviously, President Al-Khelaïfi is over the moon, he who had “no doubt about the fact that he would renew his contract because he believes in the project and PSG is in his heart. Since joining our club 10 years ago, he has worked hard to develop his fantastic talent. He still has a lot to accomplish – and he knows that with work, he will achieve all his goals in Paris. Warren also cares about the club and the collective more than himself – which is what we want in all our players. Word to the wise… And the Qatari leader added: “We are very proud that a product of our Academy will be at the center of our first team for years to come.”
A native of Montreuil, Zaire-Emery joined the capital club in 2014, before making his professional debut under Christophe Galtier last season. It was August 6, 2022, against Clermont (5-0 victory), at only 16 years, 4 months and 29 days, making him the youngest player in the club’s history. A record of precocity, not the only one… Youngest player in the history of PSG in the Champions League (16 years, 7 months and 17 days), youngest scorer in the history of the club in Ligue 1 (16 years , 10 months and 24 days), youngest scorer in the history of PSG in C1 (17 years and 280 days).
Luis Enrique has made him an indisputable starter since the start of the season, and Didier Deschamps an international (2 caps, 1 goal). He also became the youngest to wear the tunic of the France A team since 1914, at 17 years and 255 days old. Client of super-agent Jorge Mendes, “WZE” has already said that he “dreams” of spending his entire career at Paris Saint-Germain. “NAK” would probably not ask for better… So far, the person concerned has played 69 matches in Rouge et Bleu (5 goals, 6 assists). It will be 70 after PSG-Le Havre.