Luis Enrique dedicates victory to departing Kimpembe after emotional farewell

Luis Enrique dedicated Paris Saint-Germain’s victory over Lens to the departing Presnel Kimpembe, who said farewell to the Parc des Princes faithful on Sunday.

PSG continued their perfect start to the Ligue 1 season, with Bradley Barcola’s brace sealing a routine 2-0 win against Lens.

Following the match, the home supporters were given the opportunity to say goodbye to long-serving defender Kimpembe, who recently left the club for Qatar SC after winning eight Ligue 1 titles and the Champions League.

A huge tifo was unfurled in honour of the ex-skipper, while he received a guard of honour and tributes from his former team-mates, who wore shirts bearing the message ‘Merci Presko’.

“We know how difficult it can be to play in these games [after the international break],” Luis Enrique told reporters during his post-match press conference.

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“At the same time, we were able to dedicate this victory to Presnel Kimpembe. He has been an incredible player for the club, for the supporters, and his team-mates.”

Kimpembe, who was accompanied on the pitch by his three children, cut an emotional figure after recently ending his 20-year association with PSG.

Addressing the supporters, he said: “It’s not easy for me today, but I wanted to say to all of you, thank you for all the emotions you have brought me at this club, and the values you instilled in me.

“I spent years of madness with you. It’s an honour for me to be here tonight. I would even say that it’s a victory because I’ve been fighting all these years.

“I’m very proud to have worn this jersey, to have respected its values, its colours.

“I’m also very proud to have made you all happy, especially my family and especially my mother.”