LOS ANGELES: New European champions Paris Saint-Germain arrived in the United States this week for the Club World Cup and have set their sights high on the FIFA tournament.
“I think it’s a great competition. Our target is to win a fifth trophy this season,” said PSG coach Luis Enrique, who won the Champions League in Munich two weeks ago.
The French giants defeated Inter Milan 5-0 to win the European Champions League title for the first time in their history.
Despite being dominant in the domestic competition, PSG had previously been looking for a formula to dominate the European stage – including spending big to secure the services of star players such as Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi.
PSG have played 58 matches since last August and have also swept all domestic trophies in France this season.
PSG’s first match in the Club World Cup is against Atletico Madrid, starring Antoine Griezmann, at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena tomorrow (early Monday morning).
They will also face South American champions Botafogo from Brazil and Seattle Sounders in Group B.
After the Club World Cup, PSG will begin their new campaign with the UEFA Super Cup against Tottenham Hotspur.