Ferdinand’s interviews inside PSG – Paris Saint-Germain’s 2024/25 campaign has turned heads across Europe—not for star-studded transfers, but for their reinvention as a hard-working, fluid, and united squad.
In this exclusive, Rio Ferdinand sits down with three of the team’s most exciting midfielders: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, and João Neves. Each conversation sheds light on PSG’s new DNA, shaped under Luis Enrique’s vision of “freedom with control.”
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: “Football is My Life”
Since his €70 million move from Napoli in January, Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has brought flair and fire to PSG’s attack. But his mindset goes deeper than highlight reels.
“I just love football. It’s not about stats. It’s about helping the team win and enjoying the game,” he tells Ferdinand.
Inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo’s professionalism, Khvicha emphasizes instinct in his dribbling and reads defenders in real time. “When you don’t have time to think, your body just reacts. I love that moment.”
Interestingly, Kvaratskhelia credits Luis Enrique with transforming him into a more complete player. “He told me that I have to defend as well as attack. I’ve come to love that part of my game.”
Vitinha: “Wolves Didn’t Break Me”
Ferdinand’s interviews inside PSG – Vitinha’s journey to becoming one of Europe’s top midfielders wasn’t linear. From limited minutes at Wolves to controlling the tempo at PSG, he recalls the tough moments.
“It was hard, yes. I didn’t play much. But it gave me resilience and clarity. Context is everything,” he explains.
He adapted by sharpening his vision and control. “I don’t have the physicality, so I predict, I position, and I make the ball move faster than the opponent.”
Vitinha credits Luis Enrique for allowing him to evolve as a “number six” and enabling midfield rotation. “This freedom, this positional awareness—it’s what makes our team so hard to read.”
João Neves: “I May Be 20, But I Don’t Play Like It”
At just 20, João Neves has already become an essential cog in PSG’s midfield. He plays with maturity beyond his years—something his teammate Vitinha wholeheartedly confirms.
“I don’t see any weaknesses in his game,” Vitinha says. “He defends, attacks, reads the game. He’s got everything.”
Neves stays grounded by focusing on team play. “I’m not out there for goals or assists. I’m there to support the whole structure. That’s what football means to me.”
Asked how he copes with fame, Neves keeps it simple: “I like quiet walks with my girlfriend or dog. I’m not trying to be a star. I just want to play.”
The Luis Enrique Effect: Freedom with Control
All three players mention Luis Enrique’s tactical system as a key factor in PSG’s evolution. Unlike rigid systems, Enrique promotes mobility anchored by principles.
“You can switch roles—six to eight, winger to striker—because everyone understands the system. That’s the control,” Vitinha explains.
Neves adds, “It doesn’t matter who fills the position. Even if it’s a full-back up front, the structure adapts. That’s why it works.”
This blend of tactical discipline and freedom has made PSG Europe’s most entertaining side—and one of its most balanced.
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