Source:REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
[Saba Sports News] After the recent Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Lens, Paris Saint-Germain held a farewell ceremony for their defender Presnel Kimpembe, as he is set to join Qatar SC. The entire team wore “Merci Presko” T-shirts and took a group photo with Kimpembe to commemorate his 20-year career at Paris Saint-Germain. Kimpembe became emotional and shed tears while giving a speech in front of the fans and his family, creating a touching scene. Kimpembe joined the youth academy in 2005 and made his first-team debut in 2014; he played 241 matches, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists; he won 25 trophies with the team. We believe this farewell highlights the dual nature of professional football: it involves both the continuation of glory and emotion, as well as realistic choices about the future. Kimpembe’s twenty years in Paris are a microcosm of the club’s culture and values—from a youth academy graduate to a veteran leader and captain. His tears carry the shared memories of the fans and also mark the end of a glorious cycle. For Paris Saint-Germain, losing him means not just a key defensive pillar, but also a spiritual bond in the locker room.