Manu Petit believes that Warren Zaire-Emery has made “unbelievable” progress already at Paris Saint-Germain.
The teenager has broken into the first team as a regular start under Luis Enrique this season, usurping some high-profile experienced team-mates.
While PSG are top of the Ligue 1 standings this season, they are only a point clear, and they are yet to progress from the Champions League group stages.
Former Arsenal midfielder Petit is optimistic over Zaire-Emery and what he has to offer the club.
He told Lord Ping: “Everyone in France is so excited about Warren Zaire-Emery and also so impressed.
"Five months ago, when Luis Enrique signed for PSG, Zaire-Emery was just seventeen years-old. He was part of the first team group but he wasn’t a starting player, but game after game, he has gained confidence from his teammates and he has slowly integrated himself into the team. He has the confidence of his manager, which is the most important thing for a young player, and he has shown so much quality on the pitch with his performances.
“For such a young player, his maturity is unbelievable. You have the feeling that he has no stress whenever he plays, which is remarkable when you’re a seventeen-year-old playing for the biggest club in France every week and also playing for your country. The pressure is huge, but he looks like he can handle it all.
“You could argue that he wasn’t expected to be such a key player for PSG this season. After three months of working with Enrique, he became the boss of the PSG midfield. Now, he is the first name on the team sheet.
“For a club like PSG, who have got so many talented players in their midfield, to hand the keys over to such a young player, that is something that you don’t see often. I’ve been really impressed with his performances this season. The signal that he is sending to his team mates is brilliant. His performances will make everyone at PSG want to improve, especially the midfielders.”