Lucas Beraldo is already a Paris Saint-Germain footballer until 2028, a team in which other Brazilian central defenders such as Thiago Silva and David Luiz shone. Also Marquinhos, who continues to be a key piece of the squad and will have a lot of advice to give his new teammate in the face of the challenges of wearing the colors of the team from the French capital.
In his first interview with the club’s official media, the 20-year-old from São Paulo said that he does not want to “be just another player,” but rather that he hopes “to be able to contribute something more to the team so that we can continue winning titles.”
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With the confirmation that he will wear the number 35 on his back, Beraldo must first of all make a quick adaptation from Brazilian football to European football. PSG has in the central defense names who have been in the continent’s major leagues for several years, such as Marquinhos himself, Milan Škriniar, Presnel Kimpembe and Danilo Pereira.
Another important challenge will be to demonstrate their ability to adapt to the different tactical schemes proposed by coach Luis Enrique. The Spaniard sometimes plays with four in the back and on other occasions with three and the forward full-backs as midfielders.
The advantages that Beraldo offers to PSG
Beraldo can give the Parisian team an alternative on the left of central defense thanks to his skill and technique with his left foot. And he has something that coach Luis Enrique loves: he knows how to maintain possession and never give the ball away.
Furthermore, the young man who debuted as a professional in May 2022 and who became one of the most outstanding players in the last Brasileirão, demonstrated an enormous ability to anticipate his rivals. PSG needs that, since on several occasions they suffered goals from a counterattack or with several of their players retreating in attack.
The Ligue 1 leader will compete in the Champions Trophy tomorrow against Toulouse at the Parc des Princes. The calendar, full of matches, highlights the start of the round of 16 of the Champions League against Real Sociedad on February 14.
The first day for our new Parisian Lucas Beraldo 🤩🙌
❤️💙 #WelcomeBeraldo pic.twitter.com/6TnDjAA3UB
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 1, 2024
