PSG retain Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa
Luis Enrique said PSG’s 2-1 win over Villa showed their 'DNA' and hunger. He praised Akliouche as 'sensational' and said PSG believe they can target a third straight Champions League.
PSG punished Villa’s errors to win 2-1 in the Super Cup. Doué and Kvaratskhelia made the difference, while Safonov denied Hemmings in Salzburg.
PSG want €200m for Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, putting Liverpool off. Ferran Torres is close in a €55m deal, while Zion Suzuki could join and then head on loan to Juventus.
Barcola was unused in PSG’s 2-1 Super Cup win, and Nasser Al Khelaifi would not rule out an exit, saying: 'Today, he is a PSG player. We’ll see!'
Luis Enrique hailed PSG’s 2-1 Super Cup win over Villa, praising the squad’s mentality, quick adaptation after limited training and the 'magnificent' fans.
Safonov called PSG’s 2-1 Super Cup win over Villa 'business as usual', saying the squad showed they are ready for the season despite limited training.
PSG are set to sign Zion Suzuki from Parma for about €35m, then loan him to Juventus after the Super Cup. The move was held up until after Aston Villa in case of injury.
Doué said PSG’s 2-1 win over Villa reflected their winning mindset. After his goal, he said the aim is 'to win everything' and then target the Trophée des Champions.
PSG are pushing to finalise Ferran Torres and Mika Godts in the coming days, with Torres priority No 1. Both players are keen, but no deal is sealed yet.
Désiré Doué was named UEFA Player of the Match after PSG’s 2-1 win over Villa, having supplied an assist and scored the winner in Salzburg.
PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to retain the UEFA Super Cup, with Désiré Doué scoring the second-half winner.
Maghnes Akliouche said he was 'very happy' after his PSG debut ended with a 2-1 Super Cup win over Aston Villa, calling it his first trophy and hoping for more.
