Baticle hails Zaïre-Emery, the driving force of the U21s | OneFootball

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·12 October 2025

Baticle hails Zaïre-Emery, the driving force of the U21s

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Warren Zaïre-Emery (19 years old), midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, continues to impress in the Espoirs jersey. Interviewed by RMC Sport, coach Gérald Baticle praised the influence and tactical intelligence of his captain, a central element of the French game and a symbol of an ambitious generation.

“Gérald Baticle (coach France Espoirs): “Warren shines in training with his talent and level, and in matches, he is at the heart of the game, he is our captain. He leaves his mark on the collective play and brings us a great deal of assurance and confidence. For me, he is a number 8, but he plays all three positions and has great tactical intelligence.” (@RMCsport)”

The return of Warren Zaïre-Emery to the Espoirs is anything but a step back. On the contrary, it is proof of a rare intelligence in a football world where ego often takes precedence. At 19, the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has already tasted the French A team, but he accepted without hesitation to come back and lend a hand to Gérald Baticle's squad. This choice demonstrates remarkable maturity: that of a player who understands that every minute spent on the field, regardless of the jersey, contributes to his development.


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He has lost none of his qualities — game volume, technical precision, sense of teamwork — but has added a dimension of leadership and humility. Zaïre-Emery does not play for his image; he plays to learn, to share, and to win. This attitude, clear-sighted and rare at his age, further reinforces the idea that he is destined for a central role in the future of PSG and the French national team.

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