France international goalkeeper Grégory Coupet has signed a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain from Spanish side Atletico Madrid. Check out this exclusive interview with the new PSG man.
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Philippe Boindrieux (PSG general director) “Mickaël Landreau announced he wanted to leave the club and it was important for PSG to sign a new ‘keeper. Grégory Coupet quickly became our first choice thanks to his technical ability, his brilliant team spirit and his vast experience. We are delighted by this signature.” |
Grégory Coupet (PSG goalkeeper)
How do you feel after signing for PSG?
“It’s fantastic. I hope signing my contract in brilliant sunshine is an omen for things to come. The Parc des Princes brings back a lot of memories as both a player and a spectator. This club has always been an inspiration to me as a goalkeeper; Baratelli, Bats, Lama and Luc Borelli are all ‘legends’ to me. I’m very proud to have joined this giant family that is PSG.”
Why did you choose PSG after Lyon and Atletico Madrid?
“To be honest, when I was 20, if you’d told me I’d sign for PSG at 36 years of age... it’s just unbelievable. Paris is a big club in France – a club that everyone wants to play for. The opponents, when they come to the Parc des Princes, they always give 100 per cent, so it’s a chance to play all top line matches.”
What are your goals in the French capital?
“My aim at PSG is to win. I’m not just here to make up the numbers. I want to fly the club colours high and I’m ready to do whatever it takes to make it happen.”
| Grégory Coupet Date of Birth: December 31 1972 Age: 36 yrs Height: 1m81 Weight: 80kg Position: Goalkeeper Career 436 L1 matches 22 L2 matches 6 Liga matches 24 UEFA Cup matches 87 Champions League matches 34 caps Clubs AS Saint-Étienne (93-Dec.96) Olympique Lyonnais (Jan.97-08) Atletico Madrid (08-09) Record Confederations Cup 2001, 2003 (France) Trophée des Champions 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 French Champion 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Coupe de France 2008 Coupe de la Ligue 2001 |
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