Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe spoke exclusively to FIFA upon his arrival in the United States and gave some thoughts on the challenges the club will face.  

Presnel Kimpembe said: "We are in excellent form. The Club World Cup means a lot to us. Our goal this time is very clear, which is to do our best to go further and win the championship. The whole team is ready for the challenge."  

“This is a new challenge and a new goal for us. As competitors, we love the game and we want to win. We will do our best to bring this trophy home. We are looking forward to the great atmosphere of this legendary stadium. The passion and enthusiasm here are unforgettable and we love every moment here. The team is fully prepared to perform at a high level.”  

In addition, coach Luis Enrique also expressed some opinions on this. He said: "We are feeling very good at the moment. We are about to participate in a new and unique event. We are very happy to be here. Now is the time to recover and start preparing."  

“Everyone involved in the FIFA Club World Cup has been fantastic and it’s been a fantastic experience to be part of such an important tournament. We can’t wait to start training and the competition starts next week. It’s a huge moment in Paris Saint-Germain’s history to be crowned European champions for the first time. Now, our goal is to get back on the field and compete for the Club World Cup.”  

“We will face European powerhouse Atletico Madrid in our first match of the tournament. We are very familiar with each other as we played against each other in the Champions League this season. The match will be very difficult but we are fully prepared to meet the challenge of any opponent.”