Fabián Ruiz sets Paris sights on another strong campaign

A top-eight target for Paris

Ruiz said Paris had faced difficult league phases in recent seasons and expected another demanding set of matches against strong opponents. He said the team believed in itself but recognised the challenge ahead.

Paris had not finished in the top eight in either of the previous two seasons, according to Ruiz. He identified reaching that position, and finishing as high as possible, as a goal for the campaign.

Ruiz welcomes Ferran Torres

Ruiz praised Torres’s movement, pace and ability to find space, saying those qualities help midfielders provide the ball at the right moment. He said he knew Torres well from their time together with Spain and was pleased when he learned the forward was joining Paris.

The pair had already linked up in a Ligue 1 match against Rennes, Ruiz said. He hoped they could continue combining, with him creating chances and Torres scoring.

A family example that shaped his outlook

Ruiz credited his mother’s sacrifices for helping shape his career and character. He recalled that she took him to training at Real Betis in Seville after work, despite the demands of family life and financial difficulties.

He said the values she taught him—hard work, sacrifice and humility—remain important to him. Ruiz also described himself as close to his family and old friends, and said trophies do not change who a person is.

From European success to another campaign

UEFA’s interview introduction noted that Ruiz had followed a second successive Champions League success with Paris in May with FIFA World Cup glory with Spain. Paris, it said, were aiming for a third consecutive Champions League title.