Why PSG is succeeding after Mbappé’s departure

Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has said that Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) has become a stronger, more unified team since Kylian Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid.

He pointed out that the current squad, largely composed of younger players eager to wear the club’s badge, displays greater drive, focus and dedication.

Oliseh noted that the responsibility for goals and attacking flair is now shared among several players rather than resting on a single individual.

“When PSG lost the ball in the previous team, no one was pressing. They have now sacrificed egos, the superstars. The team is now the star,” the ex‑Juventus player said on the Sunday Oliseh Global Football Insights show.

“In fact, I’ll say that Mbappé did them a favour because prior to his exit, it was said that he called the shots at the club, but you don’t hear it anymore now.”

“Players are now saying if they don’t run, they don’t play. When you hear things like that from Dembele, who’s the best player in the world, that tells you the club has totally evolved.”

“This is the evolution of football. They’re now in the UEFA Champions League final with practically the same team for 24 months,” Oliseh concluded.