Mika Godts says he feels no additional pressure after completing a €55m move from Ajax to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting he has joined the French champions to improve and play wherever manager Luis Enrique chooses.
The 20-year-old Belgium winger moved to the two-time Champions League winners on 15 August after attracting interest from leading European clubs with 30 goal contributions in the Eredivisie last season.
Speaking to Flashscore’s Julie Marchetti during Paris Saint-Germain’s media day on Thursday, Godts said he had quickly settled into life at his new club and was pleased with how his opening days had gone.
"I'm really happy to be at Paris Saint-Germain. The last few days have gone well with playing my first two games," Godts told Flashscore's Julie Marchetti.
Godts made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain one week after joining from Ajax, featuring for 45 minutes in the match against Stade Rennais. He then appeared as a substitute for 27 minutes against Lille, providing an assist during the French champions’ dramatic 2-2 draw.
The Belgian said he had not required much persuasion from technical director Luis Campos before deciding to move to Paris. Campos spoke to him in Porto about the club and its sporting project, but did not offer any specific guarantees.
"He didn't promise me anything. He talked to me a lot about the club, the coach, and all that. I'm very grateful to him."
Godts also held discussions with Luis Enrique, which helped him understand the manager’s approach and what would be expected of him at Paris Saint-Germain.
"He didn't say much. I was already convinced. He just talked a bit about his way of working and how we could do it together. After that, it was easy for me."
The transfer represents a significant step for a player who made his professional debut for Ajax in 2023. However, Godts said he was not viewing the move as a source of additional pressure, despite leaving the club where he had established himself and been named last season’s Eredivisie MVP.
"I came because it's a big club and I just want to learn a lot and play. There's no extra pressure for me. I'm calm. I came here to play and to learn."
Godts is also comfortable operating in several attacking positions. Rather than demanding a particular role, he said he was prepared to adapt to the manager’s plans.
"I can play anywhere. So on the right, as a number 9, as a number 10, on the left. I just want to play, so it's up to the coach."
His next opportunity could come at Parc des Princes, where Paris Saint-Germain are due to host Monaco in Paris on Friday, 4 September. That match would give Godts the chance to make his home debut for the club after his first two appearances came away from the stadium.