Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is gearing up for a new era as they kick off their pursuit of a 10th Ligue 1 title in 12 years against Lorient. And it seems they will have a famous fan in attendance – none other than lifestyle celebrity Mia Khalifa.
Khalifa recently confirmed her presence in Paris with a playful tweet, saying, In Paris como el PSG, accompanied by a tornado and a football emoji. Fans will be hoping her support brings some good luck as the team looks to start the season with a bang.
However, PSG’s season is not without uncertainty. The team has undergone a change in managers once again, with Luis Enrique taking the reins in his first competitive game as PSG manager. Enrique, previously successful with Spain and Barcelona, becomes the club’s fifth permanent manager since 2018.
This managerial change follows the unexpected departure of Christophe Galtier, who left the club after just one season. Despite a triumphant domestic campaign, PSG’s performance last season was marked by vulnerability. They finished the campaign with a slender one-point lead over second-placed Lens, losing seven matches and conceding 40 goals compared to Lens’ four defeats and 29 conceded goals.
In addition to the managerial changes, PSG also faces uncertainty around the future of star players Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Mbappe has declined the option to extend his contract to 2025 and instead opted for his existing deal to expire in 2024. This has prompted PSG to send a personal letter to Mbappe, outlining the potential consequences the club could face if he refuses to leave.
The Parisians are reportedly interested in selling Mbappe to Real Madrid rather than letting him go for free next year. The standoff between Mbappe and the reigning Ligue 1 champions has led to him being frozen out of club events, and he will not play against Lorient.
As PSG embarks on their pursuit of another Ligue 1 title, they face challenges both on and off the field. With a new manager at the helm and doubts surrounding the future of key players, the club will need to navigate these uncertainties to maintain their dominance in French football.
Fans will be eagerly watching as PSG takes on Lorient, hoping for a strong start to their season. And with Mia Khalifa adding her support from the stands, the Parisians will be looking to turn her presence into a good omen on the pitch.
