Milan Škriniar: "Paris, one of the best teams in the world"

Interviews

Hear what the new Paris Saint-Germain defender had to say following his arrival in the French capital.

Milan, HOW DO YOU FEEL AFTER OFFICIALLY BECOMING A PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN PLAYER?

"I feel very happy, really good, and I'm very happy to be part of such a club. Paris Saint-Germain is one of the best in the world with world-class players and incredible fans."

YOU WERE SIDELINED LATE LAST SEASON. HOW ARE YOU NOW?

"The last few months haven't been easy for me, I was injured, I had a problem with my back. But everything is better now, I feel really good. I have played two games for Slovakia, so I'm ready. Since overcoming my injury, I've not stopped training, so I'm at 100%, perhaps even more."

YOU'RE THE CLUB'S FIRST SLOVAK PLAYER, YOU'RE MAKING HISTORY!

"Yes! I saw that. It's a great for me! I've not even played yet and I'm already part of the club's history. More seriously, I learned that when I signed my contract, I was proud of that, for my country and my family. I'm very happy about it, and it's only the start."

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO JOIN Paris Saint-Germain?

"It was an easy decision to make. When a club like Paris Saint-Germain wants to sign you, the decision is made quickly. When I knew that I had the opportunity to come here, I was very happy. I have seen a lot of PSG games, I think everyone around the world watches Paris Saint-Germain's matches, everyone knows there are great players here. I know it's one of the best teams in the world, it took just a second to make the decision. I am really looking forward to work with my new teammates and meeting everyone at the club."

GIVEN THIS IS A CHANGE IN YOUR CAREER, DO YOU FEEL UNDER PRESSURE?

"Yes, of course. There's always pressure when you join a club like Paris Saint-Germain. I feel it a bit, but I feel I'm ready, ready to be part of this really big club. But I love pressure. I'm a defender, so we know what it's all about. You always have to be ready."

DO YOU HAVE A MESSAGE FOR THE FANS, WHO ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU PLAY SOON?

"Yes, simply to tell them that I'm very proud to be part of this really great Paris Saint-Germain family, and I'm also looking forward to meeting them. Paris est magique!"