Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique is relishing the chance to lead a team that no longer has a global star following the departures of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé in recent years.

The €20million deal with Krasnodar makes him the most expensive signing of a Russian player since Russia ’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He is yet to debut for PSG but, following a thigh injury to Gianluigi Donnarumma against Brest on Saturday night, he may debut in the Champions League on Wednesday against Girona.

Luis Enrique shared his thoughts on Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid as he revealed Paris Saint-Germain's new "star".

The first round of Champions League matches continued on Wednesday as PSG bemoaned a laborious performance, Man City and Inter played out a 0-0 draw and Shakhtar Donetsk showed national pride.

Manchester City made a sluggish start to their Champions League campaign as they drew 0-0 against Inter Milan on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain needed a last-minute goal to beat tournament

Manchester City were held to a goalless draw in front of their own supporters by Inter Milan at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night (local time). Meanwhile, in the other match of the day, Paris Saint-Germain needed a late goal to get the better of tournament debutants Girona at Parc des Princes.