Aminata Diallo: 'The club of my heart'

Aminata, you have extended your contract. How are you feeling?

"I am very happy, very proud to extend my contract with Paris Saint-Germain. It's a huge club and, on a personal level, it's the club of my heart. Extending my contract here is therefore a real delight. I am very happy. I discovered football at three years old through Nicolas Anelka's Paris Saint-Germain and then Ronaldinho. It was the first team that I supported because my cousins were fans."

Can you tell us about the two years that you spent away from Paris Saint-Germain?

"I moved abroad, starting with an experience in the USA with Utah Royals FC. Unfortunately, with the health pandemic, things didn't go to plan. I then signed for Atlético Madrid, where I was able to win a title in just my second match. It was amazing, but then I experienced the first serious injury of my career. It was a difficult time, but I think I matured a lot during that year, seeing what happens overseas. I saw something else and I was able to compare. It made me grow up. I return feeling a bit different, but still with the same love for Paris Saint-Germain!"

We assume that you followed the team's journey, and particularly the French Champions title…

"Of course! I am very close to some of the team players and I followed their performances. I wasn't surprised. I think this title is very well deserved. All of the players have gained experience.  I was pleased for the group, the technical and medical staff, the managers, the administrative staff... I was really happy for everyone!"

What do you think you can bring to the team?

"I have the temperament of a leader. There were a few girls that had that too and that have left, so I will try to bring the experience I have acquired while I was away.  The group has evolved and changed, I will have to adapt myself, be humble, and find my place back in this team. The objectives are even higher than before. The goal is to try to win everything. I want to play and contribute as much as possible to the success of our team, to really perform and win titles. I want to continue to improve and also grab a place in the France team for the next Euros."

Finally, a little word for the supporters of the club?

"I just want to tell them that they are the best in Europe! I sincerely think that, they really are the best! I went abroad and I saw that they are awesome. We are really looking forward to seing them in the stadiums and to bring joy to them."