Anja Mittag is the rookie of Paris Saint-Germain for this 2015/2016 season. The German striker, who came from the Swedish club FC Rosengard and who signed with PSG until 2017, is an asset of choice for the Parisian club in its fight with Olympique Lyonnais to win the title French. Aged 30, she brings her experience but also her talent. Anja Mittag won two Champions League, in 2005 and in 2010 with 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam, six German Championships, three German Cups and was crowned World Champion in 2007 as well as three-time European Champion. in 2005, 2009 and 2013.

You said impressive? That's right! Anja Mittag is the profile that Parisians want to win titles. She has already started the season with a goal against Rodez (note: victory PSG 5-0). Hearts of Football was able to discuss with the attacker of the PSG. Confidences.

Football hearts: How do you feel about the match and the victory against Rodez?
Anja Mittag: "It was not our best game, but it was our first game, we scored five goals and we could have scored more, but we should not be happy with this match and we should still improve. "

CDF: And your match, what can we say?
Anja Mittag: "It could have been better, I scored a goal so we can say it's okay, I'm happy to have scored my first official goal but when you come on such a team and you're attacking, you are asked to score goals, so we will be satisfied with that first goal. "

CDF: Can we expect a lot more from Anja?
Anja Mittag: "I obviously hope, I give the best of myself to score but you never know what will happen, I never give myself a goal limit to reach."

CDF: Which level has this D1 for you?
Anja Mittag: "For the moment I've faced only one team but what I can say is that we like to play football here and we always try to score goals. It was not easy for Rodez, but they tried, and there was plenty of movement from front to back, from back to front, and that's good games to keep improving. "

CDF: The PSG is already ready for the championship where there are adjustments?
Anja Mittag: "We're not ready yet, we still need to improve but I think we're on the right track and we continue to work, as Lyon and Montpellier do."

CDF: What can you say about your experience at PSG?
Anja Mittag: "I am very happy to be here, the team is very strong with people who are really very friendly to the club, I feel at home here."

CDF: It's different from the other clubs you've been through?
Anja Mittag: "We are in the professional world so I would compare it to the Swedish championship, but what I can say is that life is huge and I have never known that before, even if I do not live in Paris itself. "

CDF: But you have already visited the capital?
Anja Mittag: "Not yet, I have not had the time, between the training sessions, the moving, and the French lessons, it's complicated ... For the moment, I've already had three lessons in French. admit it, I have not yet been to the Eiffel Tower but it will not be long. "

CDF: Where is your French?
Anja Mittag: "I know a few words but we can say that it is not yet developed."

CDF: What are the goals of the club? The championship or the Champions League?
Anja Mittag: "Both are important - if you have the opportunity to win titles, you have to do everything you can to win them - both the Champions League and the Championship are not easy wins."

CDF: Lyon has won the last nine titles ...
Anja Mittag: "Lyon have a very strong team and, of course, it's not easy to play against a team like Lyon, I think we have a very good team and we will be ready to fight against them. We'll do our best and we'll see. "

CDF: Can you explain your choice to sign for PSG?
Anja Mittag: "I was looking for something new and I think the French D1 is a very good championship Paris gave me the opportunity to play in France with good conditions. to be here, to continue to progress and also to learn French. "

CDF: What did you know about PSG before arriving?
Anja Mittag: "I knew the German players, I knew that the project was very good and very professional."

CDF: A word on the world championship, it is still present in your mind?
Anja Mittag: "No, it was already a few months ago and it's forgotten, I will also continue to play for the selection, I do not intend to stop."

CDF: Finally, there is a strong expectation of supporters after you When you arrived, did you realize it? Anja Mittag: "I did not feel any pressure at the moment, obviously I want to play a lot of games and I know that I come with a lot of experience but I have to prove it on the pitch, that's what I want in any case. "Paris Saint-Germain plays tomorrow, at 15h at the Lebon stadium, against Soyaux, who beat Guingamp (0-1) during the first day. The Parisian women will have to confirm their good start to the season after a good result against Rodez (5-0) at the Charléty Stadium.

Credit Photo: Nelson Fatagraf