Ruiz opens up: “Paris is like a second family to me” | OneFootball

Fabián Ruiz (29 years old), Spanish midfielder for Paris Saint‑Germain, reflected on the historic victory in Munich in an interview with Telefoot. He shares how much this triumph has impacted him, discusses his Ballon d’Or nominations, and looks ahead: aiming to achieve even more with PSG and with the World Cup with Spain in the back of his mind.

Ruiz "We're still thinking about that victory"

3 months after Munich, are you starting to realize what you've accomplished?

We're still thinking about that victory. What we did in Munich was historic. These are wonderful memories. Personally, I think it's one of the best moments of my career. Plus, I've been nominated for the Ballon d'Or for the first time. That means I've done a really good job.

Was the Ballon d'Or a childhood dream?

The Ballon d'Or wasn't something I dreamed of. It rewards the effort of every day, every match. It's a long-term job.

What's the goal? To win the Champions League again?

Yes, I think the difficulty is not in winning, it's hard of course, but the hardest thing is to win titles again. We need to get back to 100% and rewrite history. We'll try to have the same season as last year and fight for all the titles. We know it will be a tough challenge, but we'll be ready.

Ruiz "I think it's also thanks to coach Luis Enrique"

About the criticisms?

It's true that last season, I had the best season of my entire career. I think it's also thanks to coach Luis Enrique. He likes his midfielders to project a lot into the box, to take their chances from outside, he likes me to be near the box to score. He encourages me a lot to arrive launched and I think it's a facet of the game that he has always instilled in us since he arrived. That's why I scored so many goals and provided so many assists. I would like to try to improve this year.

About his mom

She is the most important person in my life. She made a huge effort. When my parents separated, she was the one who took me to training. In Seville when I was at Betis, I accompanied her to work and I waited for her in the car because it was too early in the morning, I slept while waiting and then she took me to train. I know that if today, I am here, it's thanks to her. I will always give everything for her.

Ruiz "The truth is that sharing moments with them is incredible"

You got married and there were a lot of PSG players.

Yes, there were, Arnau (Tenas), Hakimi, Ousmane, the president, Luis Campos, they were there even though they were on vacation because it was a special day for me. Paris has become my second family. I think we spend a lot of time together, every day, all year round. The truth is that sharing moments with them is incredible.

What can we wish you for the future?

I've practically won all the club titles. As a dream, I would like to win the World Cup next year, it would be wonderful, a dream for me.

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